The Grass Grows by Itself

"Sitting quietly, doing nothing,

Spring comes and the grass grows by itself."

Zen saying

Instead of waiting for a vacation, choose one day and wipe the slate clean.  Cancel everything; give permission to ignore all intentions; and unplug from all media.  Sleep until the eyes open on their own.  Linger in bed enjoying the nothingness of an unscheduled day.

Without getting dressed, do what a schedule normally excludes.  Sit and read; gentle yoga stretches;  juice or coffee outside; or meditate.  Leisurely bathe and get dressed in casual clothes.  Find a deli and choose a lunch to go ... fruit, sandwich, and a drink.  Take lunch to a favorite spot rarely visited.  Settle in enjoying lunch, atmosphere and the step out of time.

Travel to a favorite antique store or book store or museum or another place to get lost in.  Just wander around, losing all thoughts of restrictions.  Find the self being as a child in a toy store ... totally absorbed in the magic around you. 

Dine alone being aware of all feelings ... comfortable or uncomfortable; relaxed or awkward; and happy or distracted.   Is there a present fear of being alone or of doing nothing? 

Upon returning home, get comfy again.  Settle in and do some reading or reflecting.  How did the day turn out?  How long did it take to become comfortable without a schedule?  What was personally displayed throughout the day?

Spending a day alone can bring peace and freedom.  It can rest our bodies, relax our minds, and connect with our souls.  If not a full day, then part of a day.  Recognize the importance

This one day of nothingness can be very beneficial to the body, mind, and spirit.  Our family, our business, and our schedules will all survive in our absence.  We will not be lost or forgotten.   We will feel honored and respected while the grass grows by itself.