This morning, I woke up, made French toast and tea. I enjoyed my breakfast in the place where the sun was gently caressing my face. I felt like a happy cat basking in the sun.
Then, my body took me for a walk in the fields. Suddenly, I ended up on the beach. I gazed at the sun reflected in the silvery waves of the sea. I felt the time had stopped. I felt precious. I was in paradise.
That’s what lollygagging is. It is not a waste of time. It is one of the most precious ways of feeling our energy. It’s lighter than rest and softer than sleep. It is a moment when we don't care about anything and just are. It is a room to breathe. My favourite ways of lollygagging are:
A slow country walk with no destination, particularly by the sea
Doodling while listening to music
People watching
Reading poetry out loud
Drinking tea
What are the benefits, one may ask?
When you lollygag, we:
Let go of pressure
Reset our nervous system
Relax our voice
Slow down our speech
Become soft
Napping in the afternoon
If we want to sound confident and connected — whether in public speaking or just chatting with friends — our energy needs that balance.
How do you like to lollygag? Is it a walk, a nap, a hobby, or something else? Share in the comments — your idea might inspire someone else to give themselves the gift of slowing down.
Olga Smith
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