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What I Discovered in the Nothingness…

Posted by Connie Podesta

And How it’s Changed Everything

By Motivational Keynote Speaker Connie Podesta

This vacation was my best ever. I did nothing. We didn’t sightsee. I didn’t learn anything new. I didn’t read anything non-fiction. I literally — did nothing productive! I read a romance novel. Drankconnie hawaii mint and cucumber water. Watched Netflix. Had a crunchy salad. Walked along the ocean. Meditated. Had a watermelon salad. Snuggled. Snacked. Watched the sunset. Had a great white wine. Walked some more. Ate wonderful seafood. Slept. And slept some more. Floated in the ocean. Had a fresh fruit smoothie. Got a massage. Had a Starbucks. Snuggled some more. Napped. Tried octopus. (Ick!) Listened to Hawaiian music. Swam or rather floated. Had a margarita. Stretched. Breathed deeply. Had an apple. Laid in a hammock. Napped. Read another silly book. Had pineapple ice cream. Did yoga on the beach. Sat still for a whole half hour. Grateful thoughts. Most of the time. Had water. And more water.

What happened then? The days went by. Luxuriously slow. And my mind calmed down. And I stopped worrying. And planning. And controlling. And fixing. And feeling guilty. For doing nothing. Nothing became easier and easier. I continued to sleep. Nap. Read. Walk. Eat. Drink. Stretch. I became a puddle of wonderful peacefulness. And that? Was TOTALLY unlike me! And THAT? Was blissfully awesome. And the big surprise for me? A keep pushing, keep working, keep doing and doing and doing person? For the first time ever I’m in love with doing nothing. I don’t see it as a waste. Or lazy. Or unfocused. I see it as a gift to myself. A precious gift. Now I’m back to work. Calls every minute. Deadlines due. Clients waiting. Demand after demand. But that’s OK. Because now I know now I can stop. Really STOP. Maybe not for a week. But for an hour. Or five minutes. And relive the awesomeness of nothingness. Open that gift again and again. I wish I’d discovered this years ago. Thank God I discovered it now. Whew! Now I need a nap. And a margarita!

I hope you discover the same kind of gift for yourself. It’s life-changing. I’d love to hear your thoughts! Visit my Facebook page – or leave your comments below! Thanks!

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Categories: Balance, Change, Happiness, Inspiration, Life Balance Tags: bliss, Happiness, life balance, Peace of Mind

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Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker and Author Connie Podesta. One of the most in-demand business speakers in the industry. She is a game-changing, revenue -building, idea-generating ball of fire whose rare blend of humor, substance, and style have made her one of the most in-demand speakers in the world today. 25 years.Two million people. 1000 organizations. Hall of Fame speaker. Award-winning author. Seven books. Former Radio/TV personality. Therapist for 30 years. Expert on the psychology of sales, leadership, change, life balance and getting your act together! Plus (what we all probably could use in today’s crazy world )…a Comedienne. To learn more about Connie and what she can do for your team visit her site www.conniepodesta.com or find her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Connie.Speaks -- she’s fun to follow!

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