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Tag: Idleness

Henry David Thoreau lying in a boat.

March 19, 2024March 19, 2024

Eddy HoodLeave a comment

The Value of Doing Nothing

I’ve been reading Walden again, and Thoreau reminded me of the value in doing nothing. Thoreau would paddle his boat to the middle of Walden Pond, pull the oars in, and then lie on his back across the seats until the boat eventually drifted to shore. This would take hours, and in that time, whatContinue reading The Value of Doing Nothing →

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