Do you ever have a real day off?
Everyone used to take a whole day off.
Most cultures had a Sabbath day built in – and “it was good.”
These days we’ve deleted most of religion’s restrictions,
— and thrown away any healthy guidance as well.
We’re being “productive” nearly all the time.
Or at least it feels that way.
But meeting our own high expectations is just plain exhausting.
And the never-ending to-do list?
It’s a scientifically proven anti-aphrodisiac.
We need real spaciousness, relaxation, and tending once in a while
— and I don’t mean just a bath (although that can surely help).
Otherwise our well-being is sacrificed on the altar of productivity.
What does real tending look like for you? Here’s my list, but go ahead and add to it down below in the comment section.
I need beauty and comfort.
A chance to move my body.
Being in nature.
A little adventure.
Some stimulation.
Some deepening.
Inspiration and connection to my primal energy.
That’s what I want. And there are days when I get it.
But there are days when I don’t.
And if I’m not careful, even weeks.
It’s why I need to take a real break
…to tend the fertile ground of my own aliveness.
And why I’m hoping you’ll join me.
Most cultures had a Sabbath day built in – and “it was good.”
These days we’ve deleted most of religion’s restrictions,
— and thrown away any healthy guidance as well.
We’re being “productive” nearly all the time.
Or at least it feels that way.
But meeting our own high expectations is just plain exhausting.
And the never-ending to-do list?
It’s a scientifically proven anti-aphrodisiac.
We need real spaciousness, relaxation, and tending once in a while
— and I don’t mean just a bath (although that can surely help).
Otherwise our well-being is sacrificed on the altar of productivity.
What does real tending look like for you? Here’s my list, but go ahead and add to it down below in the comment section.
I need beauty and comfort.
A chance to move my body.
Being in nature.
A little adventure.
Some stimulation.
Some deepening.
Inspiration and connection to my primal energy.
That’s what I want. And there are days when I get it.
But there are days when I don’t.
And if I’m not careful, even weeks.
It’s why I need to take a real break
…to tend the fertile ground of my own aliveness.
And why I’m hoping you’ll join me.
