Wu Wei (無為) is a Chinese concept that literally translates to “non-doing” and is an important concept of Daoism. 無為而無不為 (wú wéi ér wú bù wéi) is a phrase that translates to:

“Do nothing… yet leave nothing undone.”

There is a subtle difference between making things happen and pushing through subconscious resistance and forcing things. The more Work we do, the less effort things become.

Upon deeper reflection of Wu Wei, I think of it as effortless action. Building systems and habits that manifest. One example for myself, is my journaling. When I first started, it was a struggle. I dug up that first journal and took a look at the first page.

My first entry: FEB 3, 2014
SIEM REAP

• LIFE

• WORK

• LOVE

…and the SHROOMS WERE FAKE

It was over a month before my second second entry:
MARCH 5, 2014
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

• HEALTH

• ENVIRONMENT

• POVERTY

IMPACT?
START SMALL
-VOLUNTEER?

Today, if I don’t journal, it feels unnatural. Doing nothing is journaling.

This blog is Wu Wei.

So is being in gratitude. Being present. Watching The Mandalorian.

But, leaving nothing undone.

P.S. Happy Thanksgiving!