Lisa Esile
In my mid-thirties, after recovering from a decade of debilitating illness, I was burned out and scared that my tendency to overwork was jeopardizing my career and family life.
I came across Do-Nothing Meditation and spent the best part of 2008 in this unique practice. I came to see the real nature of the mind and was less bothered by its antics (Full story with pictures here.):
I was less anxious. I felt better about myself, regardless of what was happening. I stopped pushing myself to the point of burnout. I was more relaxed and learned how to tap into my dreams and make them happen.
I love showing people the power of taking time out—even a few minutes daily. (You don’t have to do it for a year!) Not only do you feel better, but you get more done, and the quality of what you do is better, too.
I am on a mission!
Doing nothing (without distractions like reading, internet, etc) is a meditation!
If you struggle with traditional meditation this technique is wonderfully approachable.
LISA ESILE is the co-author/illustrator of Whose Mind Is It Anyway? Get Out Of Your Head and Into Your Life. She has a master’s degree in science, has guest blogged for Tinybuddha.com, and her first e-book was downloaded over 12,000 times. Lisa grew up in New Zealand and now lives in the U.S. with her daughter, husband, and dog, Cali.
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Effective Date: August 2025
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