“Il bel far niente”
Doesn’t this just sound beautiful without even knowing what it means? I learned this phrase today while reading Eat, Pray, Love (page 61) – a book that for some reason I resisted reading for the last six years.
“Il bel far niente” is an Italian expression that means “the beauty of doing nothing.” What bliss is there in just being – and not doing? What a beautiful name for what I normally call presence – being in the moment.
So rather than filling up my time tonight in my quiet hotel room in Emporia, Kansas with work, surfing the internet or TV because there isn’t anything else to do…I think I’ll enjoy my time doing nothing instead.
Take Heart 
I really like this post Laurie. Living in the moment is the only way to capture all those small bits of joy in our lives that could otherwise escape our notice.
That is a beautiful phrase. It truly is wonderful to do nothing. Thanks for reminding us.
Kelly
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