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TheColonel · 01-06-2007, 04:20 PM

Lately I've seen several threads touch on the fact that you must do something after you've set your intention.

As a guy who spent decades taking action based on combinations of anxiety, fear and the feeling that 'by God, I should be doing something,' I can tell that some people will be utterly confused by the idea of 'taking action.'

My first 18 months of LoA was a boot camp of learning when to do something and when to NOT do something.

I know that performing activity - just for the sake of 'doing something' - is -usually counter-productive. Likewise, taking action out of fear, loathing or anxiety usually creates the need for even more CORRECTIVE actions.

So how do you tell the difference between Inspired Action and Anxiety-Based Action?

First off, cut back on caffeine. Seriously.

The most concise description of Inspired Action that I can give, is: It feels effortless, or near-effortless. Or fun.

Now you can't just stop doing your job, chores or anything that isn't fun. But you can analyze and consider your actions from this perspective. Over time, you gain perspective on what IS and what ISN"T an action you should take.

Occasionally, I have to tell myself: "Don't just do something...Sit there!"

01-06-2007, 04:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
TheColonel Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 319	Inspired Action - WTF?? Lately I've seen several threads touch on the fact that you must do something after you've set your intention. As a guy who spent decades taking action based on combinations of anxiety, fear and the feeling that 'by God, I should be doing something,' I can tell that some people will be utterly confused by the idea of 'taking action.' My first 18 months of LoA was a boot camp of learning when to do something and when to NOT do something. I know that performing activity - just for the sake of 'doing something' - is -usually counter-productive. Likewise, taking action out of fear, loathing or anxiety usually creates the need for even more CORRECTIVE actions. So how do you tell the difference between Inspired Action and Anxiety-Based Action? First off, cut back on caffeine. Seriously. The most concise description of Inspired Action that I can give, is: It feels effortless, or near-effortless. Or fun. Now you can't just stop doing your job, chores or anything that isn't fun. But you can analyze and consider your actions from this perspective. Over time, you gain perspective on what IS and what ISN"T an action you should take. Occasionally, I have to tell myself: "Don't just do something...Sit there!"