The Adventure In Doing Nothing

Ever wondered why we are called human beings?  Because we are meant to 'be' and not to 'do.'  Children can often be found sitting on a stoop.  Doing absolutely nothing.  They bend over and discover an ant making its way across the concrete.  That very act of observing fills them up.  They aren't bored, they are 'be'ing.

The back steps were such a place.  I would sit there for such a long time, observing the woods behind our home.  The woods was where I spent the bulk of my time growing up.  Often alone.  It always felt safe there.  It hasn't changed much in the years, either.  I'm still drawn to the woods. 

Then there was the flagstone pool my Dad built in our backyard.  There was nothing more refreshing than taking a dip in it.  It was a small pool, but felt large in my world back then. No major thoughts, just lots of 'be'ing.  I'm still drawn to water.

There is a purity that can be found in 'be'ing.  There is no place to go because you are already there.