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Sleeping Bees: Why Doing Nothing Matters
Sleeping Bees: Why Doing Nothing Matters is a book that explores the joys, wonders and benefits of learning how to do nothing without feeling guilt or shame. In a culture that promotes constant productivity many have forgotten--or never knew--that taking time to not do is a wonderful, free way to enjoy life.
The book explores cultural taboos decrying doing nothing and reveals cultural traditions that celebrate it. Gillespie and Eckelman share their personal stories of undertaking the pursuit of nothing and how accomplishing nothing has improved their lives. With helpful ideas on finding time to do nothing, understanding how to best do nothing, learning to defend your right to do nothing, the benefits of nothing and some surprising things not doing can bring into your life.
The book explores cultural taboos decrying doing nothing and reveals cultural traditions that celebrate it. Gillespie and Eckelman share their personal stories of undertaking the pursuit of nothing and how accomplishing nothing has improved their lives. With helpful ideas on finding time to do nothing, understanding how to best do nothing, learning to defend your right to do nothing, the benefits of nothing and some surprising things not doing can bring into your life.
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Published April 1, 2020
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January 27, 2021
A good book for our current times, as we must re-learn how to live and appreciate the joy that comes from doing less, or...nothing...actively. The two authors bring peace to a messy world.
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