Does anyone get any rest these days? Why is it that no one believes it's okay to rest? I know that I feel more relaxed, more confident, and more alert with plenty of rest. I'm pretty sure that's true for everyone, whether dealing with an illness or not.
Is resting a choice? Do we have to push ourselves to limits that challenge our ability, health, and well being? I don't think we do. So, for this first week of October 2011, I challenge you to incorporate the concept of restfulness into your daily activities. Approach the week with a restful spirit. Listen to your body and stop and rest, if only for a few minutes, to honor it's need to slow down and relax. If life, the job, or a relationship gets overwhelming, just take a few minutes to shift into restfulness. Then, see what happens.
I encourage you to have a restful October...
2 comments:
Thank you so much for this input to our daily lives! Resting is something that we are programmed out of doing. It's do this, do that, go here, go there...on and on, so much that you don't even listen to your body or your inner thoughts. Slowing down and resting is all important and I'm going to do just that!
I like to take "mini-rests" throughout my day. A deep breath or two. Closing my eyes and picturing myself beside a babbling brook. Lighting a candle and reflecting while looking at the flame. Re-energizes me instantly!
Thanks for your wonderful writing Michelle!
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