The Poetry Coach with Kelly Grace Thomas

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The Magic of Doing Nothing

The Magic of Doing Nothing

Day 11: One Month of Magic

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Kelly Grace Thomas
Jul 11, 2024
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My most magical thoughts, poem or book ideas, and travel inspiration come to me while I do nothing: laying in the bubble bath, taking a slow walk, staring out the window. I used to be horrible at doing nothing. Overscheduled and overworked, I was convinced that productivity was important. Now I know that the best thoughts come when I let my mind wander. 

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