Don't just do something

Heard today in a meeting

A quote from a mentor

“Don’t just do something, sit there!”

Ah, my friends, in this highly reactive world

Where we are being called to act and react

now, Now, NOW!!!!!!

In this time when we are fed information designed to

Angry and mobilize

In this time when we are pushed to the edge emotionally

When we are tired and vulnerable

Sitting

Is a good thing

Sitting

Breathing

Allowing our soul to calm

Going to the depths

Noticing

Letting go

The coming back to the moment

Ready to act, perhaps but not react

Responding out of fullness

And compassion

But not fear or anger

Ah, yes!

Don’t just do something, sit there