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She talks with a look of disdain toward herself for this and her delivery is edged with guilt—for not being more productive. A local man intervenes and proclaims that in Italy, you do not beat yourself up for this; in fact, it is celebrated—it’s a way of life. As a nation, Italians are proud of their heritage – from the Roman Empire to the philosophers. Children are schooled in both of these growing up, but in adulthood, there’s just one ancient edict that Italians swear by: carpe diem. “You still hear this Latin phrase a lot in Italy, and there’s a sense that tomorrow might never come, so you should live now – and, more importantly, spend now,” says Chiara. The potential benefits of embracing “Il dolce far niente” are vast. Numerous studies suggest that taking time for relaxation and leisure can profoundly impact our mental and physical well-being. Dolce Far Niente” означава да живеем в настоящето - да се наслаждаваме на всеки миг така сякаш е последен - докато никога не забравяме, че животът е скъпоценен дар. Защото животът наистина е хубав. И нека никога не забравяме това.”
Dolce far niente - сладкото безделие, изкуството да се отпускаш, да се научиш да забавиш темпото, да цениш дребните неща в живота - стотици са интерпретациите. София Минчели ги е обобщила около 3 основни аспекта - храна, семейство и приятели и свободно време. And this is just an established side effect of dolce far niente? That someone else will be doing all the work? “Pretty much” is the response. “My mom is a grandmother now," says Chiara, “and she still has the rolling pin from her own grandmother. She tells me, 'This is the tool! One day, this will be yours!’ Our grandmother lived with us and cooked for us growing up, and some of my best memories are with her, waiting for dinner as a child when she’d take the crust of the Parmesan that she wasn’t using for cooking and dip it into the flame on the gas stove until it became chewy then wrap it in paper for us to eat … ” she tails off and we both take a small interlude to compose ourselves, mouths watering. And when your time comes around to be a grandmother? “Then it’s accepted that you get to be the boss but you also have to do some cooking and childcare,” says Chiara. “It’s just how it is – but I wouldn’t change anything!” A saying comes to mind that I came across when studying the Italian language: ‘the sweetness of doing nothing’.The body benefits from movement, the mind benefits from stillness” is a quote from a Tibetan Lama and head of the Shambala Lineage, Sakyong Mipham. This quote resonates with me because what I discovered when I finally submitted to doing nothing was exactly how much I needed it.
We can create space for meaningful connections, self-reflection, and personal growth by carving out moments of tranquility and leisure in our daily routines. Dedicate a tiny daily ritual for doing nothing. In the mornings, I would usually journal with my morning coffee. Now, I no longer do it. I simply sit on my chair on the balcony and drink my coffee in silence. In the afternoons, on the days that I can, I’m taking 30 minutes to have a cup of tea and relax. What’s a tiny daily ritual you can implement that would allow your mind and body to just shut down for a little while?
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What I was experiencing then and there is what the Dutch call Niksen, “the practice of doing nothing as a means of relieving stress; idle activity, as staring into the trees with no purpose other than relaxation,” and what the Italians call Il Dolce far Niente, which literally means "the sweetness of doing nothing."
Filled with sage advice you could only find from a true Italian, there are so many wonderful tips on how to eat better, how to connect more with family and friends, and how to get the most out of this short time we have on this earth. It is all about balance and sometimes we need to do nothing. We need to experience the joy of doing nothing and the benefits it brings. Resist the urge to rush through tasks and activities. Instead, adopt a more leisurely pace, allowing yourself to enjoy and appreciate the process fully. 6. Cultivate gratitude How often do you feel this way? Where you’re just drained from the routine. Where you feel weary of this self-imposed pressure to be productive, week-in, week-out. Where you feel like you’re always doing and there’s always more to do. Now I find I miss the opportunities doing nothing granted me. The sweet repose of sitting in the sun, people watching with a coffee in hand. A spontaneous walk to the beach for a swim in the ocean. Or simply laying on the sofa with only my thoughts. I’m beginning to realize these moments may be more crucial for our sense of well-being than we often allow. La Dolce Far NienteThe problem is that this philosophy blurs the line and spills into our personal life as well. And when it lingers for far too long, it can have damaging consequences on our mental health, well-being, and ultimate creative output.
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