14th September 2025
Thomas Edison, one of history’s greatest inventors, had an unusual habit. He loved going fishing, but strangely, he never caught any fish.
Why?
Because he never used a hook.
When asked why, Edison smiled and said:
“When I fish without a hook, neither the fish disturb me, nor the people.”
It was his way of creating a sanctuary.
A space where expectations didn’t intrude.
Where outcomes didn’t define the experience.
Edison wasn’t fishing for fish.
He was fishing for freedom.
Sometimes, the best way to recharge isn’t to chase results but to create space without them.
“Fishing without a hook” is about having an activity where you’re not judged by performance, progress, or productivity – just presence.
For Edison, it was a rod without a hook.
For you, it could be doodling, long walks, humming a tune, watching clouds, or simply sitting in silence.
So let me ask you:
What’s your “fishing without a hook” activity – the thing you do just for yourself, with no pressure, no expectation, no scoreboard?
Iam a water person, and love being near the sea or a water body.
I wish I was near a beach and it would have been, just sitting and watching the waves roll and being amazed at the vastness the sea offers and the tranquility it brings.
For now, for me, it is sitting in a park and doing nothing, just watching nature, the birds chirping, observing people go by and doing my meditation.
Try your own ‘Fishing without a hook’ activity this Sunday & stay blessed forever.