Action and Inaction
The idea of inaction arises on account of a misunderstanding of the nature of action. It highlights the frivolity of the human mind in seeking to see action through activity , and inaction through inactivity .The human can never be inactive. Every cell in the body is active -in the mind, heart, limbs, everywhere. Inaction is impossible. To understand action and inaction, and the presence of one in the other, is also one of the greatest challenges of leadership. How well a leader is able to maintain silence, both in thought and action based on his foresight to predict the futility of such actions is a reflection of good leadership.

When such a leader understands his `Self ', and seeks comfort through the knowledge of knowing his `inactions', then such a leader can gain comfort in this inaction. On the other hand, the pointlessness of several tasks performed daily , is an illustration of inaction in action. A leadership dilemma involves the choice between several activities which seem important and urgent, versus those which are significant and vital. The thin line distinguishing the two often makes for the case of inaction in action when resultant outcomes seem insignificant or immaterial in the larger scheme of things. The ability to choose those actions which truly indicate the desire to perform and achieve results requires a deep connection with the `Self ' and the ability to understand `inaction' as well.