कभी कभी कुछ भी करने को
मन नहीं चाहता
कुछ न बोलना न सुनना
न पढ़ना न लिखना
बस चुपचाप बैठ कर देखते रहना
शून्य में
आते जाते लोगों को
मस्ती में फुदकती हुई पक्षियों को
पेड़ पौधों को हवा में झूलते हुए
सुंदर बहुरंगी फूल और पत्तियों को…
यह एक ऐसा सुकून है
जब दिल शिथिल हो जाता है
और लगता है मानों
मेरा कुछ भी नहीं
फिर भी सब कुछ मेरा है
जब किलकारी भरने लगती है
मेरी नियति एक आत्मीय सुख में
जो मुझे आश्वस्त करती है
कि कभी कभी कुछ न करना भी
एक काम है,
एक जरूरी काम…
☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️
Sometimes
I don’t want to do anything
neither speaking nor listening
nor reading nor writing
just to sit idle quietly
and watch into the void
the people coming and going
the little birds in the spirit
playing with each other
plants and trees
swinging in the air
with cute kaleidoscopic
flowers and leaves…
It’s such a comfort
when the heart gets relaxed
and it seems I have nothing,
yet everything is mine,
when my destiny appears
to squeal with a soulful delight
that convinces me
that sometimes doing nothing
is also a work,
an important work…
–Kaushal Kishore
You have described quite wonderfully, Kaushal, the great pleasure of doing nothing. I concocted another valuable reason to avoid even a hint of feeling guilty; when I don’t do anything, actually,
I am conducting research!
Joanna
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Wow! Conducting research! I would like to know its outcome. Thank you, Joanna, I’m glad you liked the post. Much appreciated.
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You are more than welcome.
Joanna
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Those lines…
“It seems I have nothing
Yet everything is mine..”
– Brilliant!
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That’s so very kind, Suzette! Thank you!!
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My pleasure 😊
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Thanks, my friend!
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वाह, बहुत सुन्दर |
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Wonderful. I found the last three lines to be so impactful and true. Another amazing piece, dear KK.💕
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So happy to know that the last three lines stood out for you. Thanks so much, Grace 😊💖
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My pleasure.💕
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Wow. This is my favorite of yours, yet! Everything is nothing, indeed. Thank you
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Thank you so much, Susan, for enjoying this poem. I’m glad to hear that.
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Sometimes the best thing we can do for our bodies and minds is nothing. My grandmother had a very simple but profound philosophy which I try to follow to this day: “Eat when you are hungry; sleep when you are tired.” In this busy world of ours it may not always be practical but it really is as simple as that!
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I agree with you and your grandmother in this respect. Our body and soul have certain needs that need to be fulfilled at the right time. Thank you, Nancy for sharing this pearl of wisdom.
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“…when my destiny appears
to squeal with a soulful delight.” That’s my favorite passage here, KK. Lovely!
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I’m so delighted to hear that, Annie. Thank you so much!!
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One day, I may convince my wife that allowing me to do nothing is a good idea… I am not hopeful, however!!!
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Convince yourself first. Others will follow.
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Oh, believe me, I am convinced!
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This is soothing for the senses KK and I
Can relate so well!!!
My favorite pastime.
Beautifully said!
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I’m so glad that you find it relatable. Thank you, Cindy, for your encouraging words, as always 😊💖
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Indeed I did and it’s a pleasure my dear always! 💖💖
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Yes, well done and said!! Thank you, I needed this reminder! ✨💝
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Oh, so happy to hear that. Thank you for your kind words 😊💖
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You are so welcome 🙏🏽✨💝
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It reminds me of a quote by Jackie Chan in the Karate Kid movie; “Being still is not doing nothing …”. Thanks for sharing, Daddy.
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I was not aware of this quote of Jackie Chan, but I had read John Milton’s… “Those who stand and wait also serve the God.” Thank you, dear Eunice, for sharing it.
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And for someone like me who has a 9-5 job, this is my favorite line. It made me smile ☺😊😉
that sometimes doing nothing
is also a work,
an important work…
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That’s really pleasing to know. Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊🤗
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My pleasure, KK! ☺
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You have empowered me to engage in idleness, KK! 🙂 It’s all good! ❤
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Hahaha, yes, if idleness is enjoyable. Thank you, Cheryl 💖🤗
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