Art of Doing Nothing

There is a quiet wisdom in letting life move without interference.

Each attempt to fix or manage creates another complication. When you step back, a steadier rhythm becomes clear, one that does not rely on control.

You do not command your heartbeat or instruct your eyes to see. Even washing dishes is simply the activity of water and hands.

When you look closely, the view of a separate “doer” fades, leaving only the activity unfolding. Life moves, and you move within the same current.

My art arises in this way. A color choice appears through countless conditions converging in the moment. I participate in a process that has no fixed boundary.

An old master hinted that nothing extra is needed. Do not chase what is absent or cling to what has passed.

Eat your meals. Wear your clothes. Let each moment express itself without any meddling.

Michael Herzog

Designer & Artist

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