MY NEW BOOK — “THE POWER OF DAY AFTER TOMORROW” — IN PRAISE OF PROCRASTINATION

Why put off till tomorrow what can be done day after tomorrow?

This book will forever be new, because I’ll never write it. I am learning the pleasure of procrastination. “Oh, no. that’s not good. We must be active, doing, never putting things off.” BS. As has been said, we are human beings, not human doings. How much of our “do it now” is show off? Does it really need doing now? If so, OK, do it, but only if now requires it.

When we find ourselves feeling guilty for not “doing something”, we have a problem. “Don’t just do something. Sit there.” This is not necessarily just being lazy, although it could become so. It also could be allowing ourselves to be ourselves, rather than who we think others expect us to be.

Our western world is overcome by busyness. After all, how else can you “get ahead” but by staying busy doing something. Ahead of what? Ahead of who? That neighbor you are so interested in impressing? Why? Who gives a …. What does “ahead” mean?

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I took a time out, (I do that a lot now) and looked at the history of the olive tree (don’t ask why). I found the symbology to be, “… peace and calmness, light and beauty, fruitfulness and longevity.” Sounds pretty good. For this writing, “fruitfulness” stands out. What does that mean?

In our part of the world it means more money, and more stuff we don’t need. For me, fruitfulness more meaningfully means growth in spirit, in consciousness, and yes, in so growing it seems we gain the priviledge to provide benefits to others, without working at it.

So, consider taking a “time out”. Notice if you feel some small (or large) guilt for doing so. If so, that is your assignment for today — get over it.

Enjoy risking the label of “lazy”. If you are so called by the “busy ones”, say “Thank you”, and feel honored.