Thanks for your thoughts.

I like that you brought Yoda into the picture. One of my favorite screen characters. I also appreciate the reference to Zen and letting go.

Between the two, I’d say that the second idea is closer to the mark. In this context, “not doing” is a very good thing. Not doing is the essence of pure intention.

In the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu says, (I’m paraphrasing) “By not doing nothing is left undone.” It refers to the ultimate kind of letting go. Starting with setting your intention, you release all attachment to how it will manifest. That’s the not doing part.

This is surprisingly powerful when put into action. Of course we’re all well conditioned to take action, so learning how to not take action is sometimes a stretch…

Thanks for your comments.

Dr. Bruce

But there is also the Zen philosophy of letting all material cares and possessions go to attain understanding and here “not doing” would be a good thing

So I would need more context to guess what it means.