Each one of us naturally gravitates more towards one of these energies. These energies are both necessary to achieve harmony in life. They can be described as a female energy and a male energy.
Examples of the Be energy include reflecting, going for a wisdom walk, reading, meditating, developing your inner self.
The Do energy is: the list of things to get done, the work activities and social events you participate in, and keeping your home organized.
Our society places more value on the Doing and less value on the Being. Individuals are often judged negatively if they are not continuously Doing. Work environments often play on people's feelings in order to get them to Do more. Yet, too much Doing leaves one with no time to plan, to evaluate and to adjust the course of one's life path. It can lead to feelings of stress, and of disappointment.
Stress from gravitating towards too much Doing brings one out of alignment, out of harmony and creates a situation where one's body can be dis - eased. The overdoing can lead to a break down and then one has to deal with the broken relationship, the health issue or other major inconveniences. Doing too much, can end up taking you longer to accomplish and arrive at your desired destination.
When there is a balance between Being and Doing we tend to be able to move quicker towards the desired end. The mind and the body are calmer. Solutions are thought of more readily.
From my own personal experience now that I have given myself permission to just Be, I actually find that I have more energy and accomplish more. I make better decisions and I am more satisfied with myself, with others, and the world.
As a mom, a teacher of young children and teens, member of many committees and entrepreneur, I have come to a much greater understanding and appreciation of the value of Being versus continuously Doing. You see life has this uncanny ability to offer us situations where we get to learn and integrate the type of energy we are resistant to.
Now you may be thinking that I am advocating letting go completely of goal setting and to do lists. That is not the case! It is giving your self time to rejuvenate and to grow so that the Doing flows more easily and more effortlessly. It is eliminating toxic habits from your life.
If you have been Doing for a long time it can be very difficult to start taking time out for yourself. Start with 20 minutes a day. Being at the beginning of the day gets you in a positive frame of mind and it increases your ability to make better decisions. Being at the end of the day calms and quiets the mind so that sleep is deeper and more refreshing. That precious time will add to your wellness and increase your sense of peace. Once you've experienced the benefits of more Being, you won't want to go without.
You may have to go through the steps of releasing false beliefs and start believing that you are deserving, and worthy. Release the need or (in my case) addiction to please everybody. No one will hand this time to you. You must make a point of acquiring it yourself.
Highly productive people have a great sense of harmony when it comes to the Be and Do energies.
