Doing Nothing is Our Return to Freedom

Our world has systematically destroyed our ability to rest and enjoy our time. Without this to live for, we have nothing to fight for when oppressive forces come for us. We succumb to their abuse with ease because they have broken us down to “what’s the point.” In this state of discontentment, we lose our instinct to defend our liberty.

– Laura Rose

A significant part of my practice involves sitting quietly and allowing myself to simply be, without feeling pressured to do anything. Now that many of my inner struggles have healed, I’m able to do this for a while. Some days are better than others, and it can be quite challenging.

My existence was shaped by a world of “shoulds.” I was never allowed to be my true self, and I found myself in a similar pattern in my romantic relationships. It wasn’t until I reached the age of 40 that I experienced a deep breakdown, forcing me to confront my pain.

Eight years later, I can finally see who my true self is, and my nervous system is now regulated enough to allow me to embrace moments of complete silence.

But questions and doubts still arise:

• Who am I?
• What do I want?
• What am I longing for as a person not in survival mode?
• What does a rested version of me want in life?
• What does she like to do?

There is a powerful new theme that accompanies this place; I refuse to let anyone take it away from me again, and I will fight to protect it.

This feeling arises when I can truly relax and enjoy my time. Society often keeps us trapped and distanced from this experience, and I mourn for what we’ve lost.

I love this place. Although I still feel triggered at times, and the emotions can be intense, I now recognize that there is an underlying core of peace within me, waiting to be accessed again as I process and heal through each layer.

I never thought this place existed. Some say you have to build it, while others believe it is always there, but finding it amidst trauma is like searching for a needle in a haystack. I experienced both. I created this place from my wishes and dreams, using my imagination to generate the energy within me and rewire my nervous system to align with this new map. At the same time, I dug through countless layers of pain and suffering until I discovered a place I knew only through pure instinct. This journey is complex; I see it more as an art or dance with consciousness rather than merely a scientific endeavor. I danced with the divinity within, anchored by my one true connection, Mother Nature, and ultimately found my source of power.

Worldwide rest

I wish everyone had the opportunity to do this work. Perhaps they do, but I see so many caught in the hamster wheel of a structured life. And it’s getting worse. Maybe this is the peak of its existence as it was for me. In our deepest despair, we often find the motivation to rise and grow. As Alcoholics Anonymous suggests, you have to hit rock bottom before you can truly begin to recover. Perhaps our world is currently hitting rock bottom.

I can feel the energy of healing and solace in many movements across the world. So many people are waking up and rediscovering their fighting spirit against tyranny. Social media serves as a powerful means of gathering. What we need now is accessible education on this process so that everyone can realize their innate divinity, consciousness, and power.

When we all find our inner peace, we will have something worth fighting for, and we will never let anyone take it away again.

Doing Nothing is Our Return to Freedom

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