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Day of fruitful idling<\/h1>\r\n

January 29<\/h1>\r\n

January 29 is the Day of fruitful idling (\u201emolutamine” in Estonian). The day is connected to the birth anniversary of naturalist Fred J\u00fcssi and to his way of thinking, which values silence, slowness, and being in harmony with nature.<\/p>\r\n

Fruitful idling is not “wasting time”. It is a moment when you don’t need to get anywhere or achieve anything. That is how space opens up for you to notice your own thoughts, your surroundings, and the rhythm that is always present in nature. In Hiiumaa, this comes naturally. The island is quiet and spacious, and nature is always close by.<\/p>\r\n

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Why Hiiumaa?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

In Hiiumaa’s culture, there is a deeply rooted attitude expressed in the phrase “jo vaadab.” It means that the wise don’t rush, and not everything has to happen immediately. Time moves at a different pace on the island, making it easier to truly experience molutamine, not as just an idea.<\/p>\r\n

The day is not just a tribute to one person. It is a reminder that life is not made up solely of constant activity. Sometimes, the most sensible thing to do is to stop.<\/p>\r\n

If you choose to spend the Day of fruitful idling in Hiiumaa, do so calmly. Enjoy the moment. And simply be present.<\/p>\r\n

\"FredJyssi_t66deldud\"<\/p>\r\n

Read the article:<\/p>\r\n

Fred J\u00fcssi: \u201eLaiskus on mehe m\u00f5\u00f5t!”<\/h2>\r\n

After the multifaceted Fred J\u00fcssi died this year, Hiiumaa declared his birthdate, 29 January, to be a day of general idling. That’s because alongside everything else he was known for – from nature writer, photographer to scientist – J\u00fcssi was a devotee of the art of doing nothing.<\/em><\/p>\r\n

“In my time living on Hiiumaa, I’ve heard some good sayings from the islanders, and one of them is that laziness determines longevity. By knowing how to loaf, you preserve yourself…<\/em><\/p>\r\n

Read more <\/a><\/p>\r\n

How to spend the Day of fruitful idling?<\/h2>\r\n

On January 29, consciously slow down<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Choose a quiet place: a forest path, the shore, your yard, or a room by a window<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Set your phone aside or switch it to airplane mode<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Sit, stand, or walk slowly, without a destination<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Listen to the wind, birds, or the silence<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Do not set goals or time limits<\/strong><\/p>\r\n