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Seeking a balance between doing and being is complex. But…

“Seeking a balance between doing and being is complex. But as my friend Lisa Whelchel reminds me, we’re human beings, not human doings. Perhaps it’s best, then, to err on the side of less doing and more being, to spend time in thankful quiet each day before racing and chasing in this hurried and…” quote by Karen Ehman
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““Seeking a balance between doing and being is complex. But as my friend Lisa Whelchel reminds me, we’re human beings, not human doings. Perhaps it’s best, then, to err on the side of less doing and more being, to spend time in thankful quiet each day before racing and chasing in this hurried and harried culture of ours.””

Karen Ehman

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Balancing action with being is difficult; prioritizing quiet gratitude over constant hustle improves wellbeing.

In simple terms: Choose being over doing for inner peace.

Key Takeaway

Practice daily gratitude and stillness.

Themes

mindfulness balance gratitude

Mood

reflective calm

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • morning meditation
  • journaling
  • digital detox

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology wellbeing

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you integrate stillness daily?
  • What benefits arise from less doing?
A Different Perspective

Hard to maintain in fast-paced society.

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