Mar. 21 at 4:18 PM
$ASST Just sitting is a practice rooted in mindfulness and meditation, particularly in Zen Buddhism as shikantaza—"just sitting" without a goal or agenda. It means being present with whatever arises—thoughts, emotions, sensations—without trying to change, fix, or analyze them. Rather than seeking answers or outcomes, you simply allow things to be as they are.
This practice is not about passivity or laziness, but about cultivating awareness of your current experience. As Walter Isaacson noted, “If you just sit and observe, you will see how restless your mind is.” Over time, this stillness allows mental activity to settle, creating space for clarity, intuition, and deeper understanding.
It’s about observing, not reacting: When you sit with your thoughts, you don’t push them away or get caught in them. You notice them, like clouds passing in the sky.
It’s a form of self-acceptance: You acknowledge your feelings—pain, anxiety, confusion—without judgment, which reduces their power.
