“To the disciples who were always asking for words of wisdom the Master said, ‘Wisdom is not expressed in words. It reveals itself in action.’
But when he saw them plunge headlong into activity, he laughed aloud and said, “That isn’t action. That’s motion.”
~ Anthony De Mello
I love this definition, and the laughter in this story.
Are you keeping busy, always moving from one activity to another? Or are you taking action?
Action is acting with intention. It means having an outcome in mind, purpose or sense of meaning.
When you apply the wisdom of your words and bring them into your daily activities, you are being true to your self.
When you are authentic in this way, you share your wisdom with the world.
Let us all be more mindful in our actions today.
Namaste
Mindful action. What a great way to go about my day. Thanks Val.
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Thanks Louise❣️
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Wonderful Val. It’s good to be reminded of the distinction between the two.
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Thank you Anita. 💕
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This made me laugh a little too. Thanks for sharing it. I’m going to be more mindful of the difference.
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Thanks Marlene. It’s been a helpful reminder for me too 😎
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Yes. It boils down to Mindful Actions vs. Mindless Distractions.
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Thank you Nancy 💕
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Anthony De Mello saying creates an interest and your content made me going. Good one!
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Thank you 💛
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wonderful, dear Val!
may actions, of late
are with stillness 🙂
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Stillness is perhaps the best choice of all. Thanks David 💛
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True, thought, without action, accomplishes nothing.
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So true. Thanks Eliza 💛
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Very wise words to help us be aware of the purpose behind our everyday actions – or motions. Thank you, Val.
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Thank you pyonchek. So glad this resonated with you 💛
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So true! Thanks for the reminder, Val.
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It’s a reminder for us all, and myself included Jill,💛 Thank you!
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What an insightful quote and message, Val. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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Glad you enjoyed it Diana 💛
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Great reminder Val, I needed this one today 😀
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Thank you Irene 💛 I hope you are doing well and enjoying life 💕
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Thank you Val. I’m on the way to recovery after several new infections, which have demanded much energy and abundance. Wish you a beautiful day ❤
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Sending love and healing light your way ❤️🙏💕
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Thank you for your kindness, dear Val ❤
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I really love this challenge, Val. I’m in a new season of life (retirement) and you’ve tapped into some of the conversations I’m currently having with myself! 🙂
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So glad it resonated with you Debra 💛
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I like this, “Action is acting with intention.” Motion reminds me of basketball 😉 It’s what my daughter’s college team did to move the ball around, stalling for time at the end of a quarter when they were up by a point or two, or (sometimes) confusing the other team by changing things up. And perhaps sometimes this is required in life, but I am action-oriented. Purpose and direction conserve energy for what’s important. Aloha, Val! ❤
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So well said Bela. Thank you for sharing the basketball in motion metaphor 💛
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Aha! I have been doing the action but without intention – thanks for this wisdom!
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Thank you Julie 💕
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Great quote! Important distinction.
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Thank you Carrie. I hope this late spring finds you thriving 💕
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A great reminder and lots of wisdom, Val!
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Thanks Helen! I’ve been a lot in motion this week … and will take some time to slow down and catch up soon 😎
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Beautiful quote and reminder Val.
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Thank you Shobhna for joining me in this reminder 💛
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Wow – such a difference between these two words: action or motion. So wise. So many people seem to be more concerned with their motion, not thinking about their actions, I’m afraid. I believe that by sitting and not doing for a while, we can then understand the difference.
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Thanks for sharing your perspective Pam. 💛
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