Fireflies and Winnie the Pooh

by Shahna Duerksen, LMFT, June 2025

As a child when I was bored and felt I had nothing to do I would often go outside and catch fireflies lighting up the evening sky. A sense of awe and wonder always accompanied this thrilling activity as I watched the twinkly lights flash on and off.

Winnie the Pooh eloquently states that,

"doing nothing often leads to the very best of something".

What is the 'nothing' in your life that you would like to be doing?

Is their an activity or hobby that you do, or want to do, that sparks creativity, renews and revitalizes you?

Today ... try doing more of nothing and see where it leads ... Be more like Pooh. 

The April 2019  blog article has been updated in June 2025. Shahna Duerksen, M.A., LMFT #140986, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in Fresno, CA, providing both in-person therapy (Fresno, CA) and tele-health services throughout California. Shahna aims to help de-stigmatize mental illness and make it a normal topic of conversation for everyone. She enjoys photography, humor, and travel, often blending these interests into adventurous escapades. Her practice mainly centers on women's experiences. For more details and mental health resources, visit Instagram @shahnaduerksen, psychologytoday.com and to schedule appointments, go to headway.co/providers/shahna-duerksen