Do nothing

Sometimes the hardest thing to do is nothing at all. There are moments when I add layers of detail even though the original was already good. Times when I say things I know I shouldn’t. Or when I take on responsibilities that belong to others. I see these as small defeats to my own ego.

In difficult situations, I’ve learned that doing nothing requires awareness, mindfulness, and great courage—to wait, to let my actions grow and stand on their own until they’re recognised by others. Sometimes silence is both the best answer and the best question.

Whether it’s silence, stillness, or waiting without suffering—this space is essential. Yet in today’s world, it feels like this space is shrinking. So many products teach us to avoid silence, avoid stillness, avoid waiting. But I believe in an old-fashioned teaching I once heard: Do your best, and then let go of the outcome. Work fully, but don’t cling too tightly.