Being and Doing

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December 13, 2017 a project of ServiceSpace I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso - Being and Doing Sometimes life seems like a never-ending battle between doing and being. If I wish to be present, I need to turn my attention toward myself, but most of us lose our connection with ourselves as soon as we go into movement. Yet as we watch great dancers, great athletes and great actors move, we can't help but see how deeply connected they are with themselves, seemingly listening to themselves while giving a superlative performance. What's their secret? It clearly has to do with attention, with focus. They offer hope that it's possible to do and be at the same time. { read more } Be The Change Experiment with Being-in-Action by choosing to wait a moment before you act. Let the phone ring three times before answering or take three deep breaths before meeting someone or something that you know will be difficult for you. Or try out one of Patty's other suggestions. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News How Happy Brains Respond to Negative Things Bhutan's Dark Secret to Happiness Two Words That Can Change a Life The End of Solitude 5 Habits to Heal the Heart of Democracy What Would A Slow School Movement Look Like? Lead Without Trying So Hard What Matters Most? DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 244,568 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More