Or, do nothing

"Or, do nothing.” 

Hi Friends,

While visiting my sister in Oregon recently, I stumbled upon a book on her bedroom floor—The Menopausal Years, The Wise Woman Way by Susan Weed. Susan Weed, a world-renowned herbalist and healer, has crafted a masterpiece in this book. It’s filled with alternative approaches, from herbs and nutrition to yoga, and dives deep into what’s happening in a woman’s body during this pivotal time of life—and so much more. Although it’s now out of print, this book is truly a gem.

One thing that struck me the most was her first recommendation when addressing a symptom. Susan explains what’s going on in the body and then suggests, “or, do nothing.” When I read that, my whole body relaxed—it felt like permission to just be. She encourages taking a moment for yourself, closing your eyes, and simply breathing.

We’re so often quick to jump to solutions whenever something uncomfortable arises, eager to “fix” what we perceive as problems. But what if, instead, we just took a moment to do nothing? To give our minds and bodies a chance to connect with whatever is happening before rushing to gather information and start “fixing” anything?

This week, I’m giving myself permission to “do nothing”—to pause when a symptom or uncomfortable feeling arises. And I’m extending that permission to you, too.

With love,

Lila