Just Doing Nothing

Just doing nothing? Is it actually possible?

When was the last time I did nothing?
It seems like a long time ago because I can't really remember.

Long sleep-ins and lounging in bed forever,
strolling around between the bathroom and kitchen
and then having breakfast under the still warm duvet.
Maybe turning on Netflix or starting an audiobook
and dozing off in between.
Wake up and listen to the sounds of the surroundings, still smelling the scent of filter coffee in the room and wanting to stretch.
And then get up after all.
Take a warm shower, put on makeup, sip new coffee and finally take a look in the mirror and out of the window.

Yeah, and then?

Go, because walking feels good and leaves a pleasant feeling.

Accept the invitation of a café and sit right in the middle of it. While having a cappuccino with a cinnamon and vanilla powder topping, observe the people passing by or coming in. Just take a quick look and capture the moment.
Maybe read a book and completely immerse yourself, until the cappuccino is about to get cold.
Or talk on the phone with someone you haven't heard or seen in a long time. Meanwhile, let your gaze wander, but not really capture anything.
Or sunbathe with closed eyes in the outdoor area of the café, listen to the sounds or listen to favorite music.

Left the clock at home, because time doesn't matter on this day. Only the sun roughly indicates the time of day an.
An this day, I follow my feeling of hunger. Here a snack, there a snack, and always only what I feel like in the moment.

I'm just taking it easy!

Afterwards, a walk by the water. The movements of the water gently carry my emotions and thoughts away. In this moment, I feel like I've lost track of time. I'm just here and doing nothing. Of course, I'm actually doing something, but it describes my notion of doing nothing.
At some point, I go back home and eat on the way home.
It's already evening again.
Change into new comfortable clothes at home and load a chill Spotify playlist.
Just let the evening fade away with a glass of white wine.
Say goodbye to the day with the first yawn and complete the cycle.

In a new unfamiliar city, doing nothing is even more difficult.
The urge to explore the city, find special places and hot spots, browse through the travel guide, and wanting to tell friends and family about new experiences hangs like an invisible veil over every single day. Time is somehow pressing and thoughts like "who knows when I'll be here again. Make the most of the day!" come up.
Traveling for an indefinite period of time actually means having a lot of time. And yet, slowing down is so difficult. Because I constantly observe and admonish myself to do something now.
But doing nothing is so special. Practice makes perfect!

So I will continue to practice doing nothing to live in the moments!

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU DID NOTHING?
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