Our society is overly values activity. People brag about how much they work and how little they sleep. We admire someone who is "hard-working" and have suspicion if not disdain for someone who let's us know they are "well-rested".
I tend toward work-aholism and have much of the Protestant work ethic than others do. But more and more I see the value of rest, sleep, naps, dreams, meditation, travel (inner or outer),
vacation and leaving some room for divine inspiration. Many inventions and creative thoughts have occurred during these times.
Give yourself a mental break - spend 10 minutes a day for the next week - just sitting quietly and observing your breath.
In addition to the above, which I've done consistently for 40 years, longer breaks are also necessary, So to celebrate my 52nd birthday this week - I am taking a week off to meditate, go to the mountains, and re-balance.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
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