This week I am all about doing, and being, right there, in the moment. Work wise, training wise, rest wise. Its all about doing it, and doing it well. This post reminded me about the zen part of doing. There has been mass chaos around me for the weeks leading into this week, so this is my time to just be doing before a mild training day on Sunday…

“Before enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment; chop wood, carry water.” ~Zen proverb

Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on twitter or identica.

In the chaos of the modern world, there is a beauty in simply doing.

We’re buffeted wildly by whatever emails, conversations, news, events, demands, that are going on around us. Our minds become a constant deluge of thoughts dwelling in the past, worries of the future, distractions pulling us in every direction.

But all of that melts away when we focus on just doing.

It doesn’t matter what the doing is: sitting, walking, writing, reading, eating, washing, talking, snuggling, playing. By focusing on the doing, we drop our worries and anxieties, jealousies and anger, grieving and distraction.

There is something profound in that simplicity. Something ultimately heart-rendingly breath-takingly gorgeous.

“When walking, walk. When eating, eat.” ~Zen proverb

You are in the middle of your day today, and you’re caught up in the sandstorm of thoughts, feelings, to-dos, meetings, readings, and communications of this day.

Pause. Breathe. Let all of that fade.

Now focus on doing one thing, right now. Just choose one thing, and clear away all other distractions. Seriously, clear it all away. Turn off your Internet. Stop reading this article (OK, read a couple more sentences, then close your browser!).

Let all thoughts about anything other than the doing also fade away. They’ll come up, but gently make note of them, and then let them go. And return to the doing.

If you’re washing a dish, do it slowly, and feel every sensation. If you’re eating a fruit, taste it, feel the textures, be mindful of your hunger or lack of it. If you’re writing something, pour your heart into that writing, become the writing, inhabit the words.

Just do.

The rest of the world becomes meaningless distraction. It’s just you, and your doing.

And you realize: this is all that matters. In this, there is everything.

“Zen is not some kind of excitement, but concentration on our usual everyday routine.” ~Shunryu Suzuki

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So you`re milling about your office, not sure what to do. You already had a singing session with yesterdays post, and after you`re 14th cup of coffee you certainly aren’t working. Your F.O.M.O behaviour last night has you left with a seriaas case of L.C and the P.P.S is off the chain today. The aircon is up full and you resemble a Turkish Bath right about now…

What to do? Have to look busy for the boss. Make these 5 clicks and you will have stuff to talk about across a platform of stuff today, in case somebody cares.

1. Deadly Sins are on topic. There is only one when it comes to changing habits.

2. Is there truly a mental edge to professional athletes, or is it all in the numbers? What makes the real difference?

3. We Love Real Beeris a cause close to heart, and the reason for a slightly fuzzy head this morning. Comment, follow, tweet, blog it. Get involved. It’s time for us to stop drinking chemical plastic beer.

4. Jackets are a personal favorite. This one I want in particular. Phew…

5. Creating Ultra Loyal Customers is something you could definitely talk about in the office today. So read this and look smart.

That’s it for today. Sports, Fashion, CRM, Beer, Balance all covered in 5 easy clicks. You will seem smarter to people, even if you have a head full of #realbeer. Have a great day!

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