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Fiona is a designer, NLP practitioner, and writer who lives with husband Gavin, their four children and dog. After years of meditating and spiritual practice, Fiona and Gavin set up Earthmonk clothing with soul, blending unique graphics with ancient timeless teachings to motivate and inspire.
In their spare time they love being on the beach near their Sussex home.

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The Importance of Doing Nothing (and No, You’re Not Too Busy)

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“Doing nothing is better than being busy doing nothing.” ~Lao Tzu

Whether it’s chores or children, to-do lists or bucket lists—let alone work—modern life moves at a demanding pace. It’s a hamster wheel and, unlike our beloved family pet, we’ve decided it’s not fun.

But as a society we revel in being busy all the time. We consider those who do nothing on the weekend to be dull or lazy. We don’t have time to chew the cud. If William Henry Davies thought his lot “had no time to stop and stare,” he should turn in his grave and see …