There is a Chinese word for non action or non doing and it is "wu wei". To be loosely define it, it is like rolling with the changes in a non reactionary way...being "in the flow". To be able to achieve this state however, does involve work and study, so to become aware of non action, one has to take action first ( how about that?).
To peek into the wu wei state for a second, one doesn't become a robot void of emotion or desire, but rather one understands the canvas of life is colored by reactionary moments.
Being in the this flow is also accepting the fact that it is okay to get angry, it is okay to get peaceful, it is okay to get sad, it is okay to get excited....etc.
To flow effortlessly between all these states and let them transpire is indeed wu wei....to be stuck in one.... is not.
The Rabid Monk
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