Running Away Never Works

Action is inevitable. Even when you're "doing nothing" - you're still doing something. The idea that we can escape action by not initiating it is pure fantasy.

You can't achieve peace of mind by turning away from this world.
Full stop.

When Arjuna wanted to become a monk instead of fighting his rightful battle, he wasn't seeking enlightenment. He was seeking escape.

Sound familiar?
Because we all do this.

We imagine that if we could just step away, withdraw or quit, our problems would dissolve. But our vasanas (deep tendencies) don't care about a location change. They follow us everywhere.

These tendencies keep generating desires which inevitably lead to selfish actions—whether you're in a boardroom or a monastery. Because No one can stay without performing action, even for a moment.

Try sitting absolutely still for an hour. Your body might comply (doubtful), but your mind? It becomes a racetrack of thoughts. And thinking is action too.

We're built from the same components as nature itself. And nature never stops. Even a motionless rock is undergoing constant geological transformation.

So instead of saying 'How do I stop acting?' - ask 'How do I act without selfishness?'

Your answer isn't found in renunciation of action.
It's found in renunciation of attachment to the fruits of action.

Don't flee from your responsibilities.
Don't imagine that escape leads to peace.
Instead, show up. Act.
But act from a place of service rather than self-interest.