Doctors, athletes, corporate leaders, religious leaders, and moms will all tell you that rest is important! Leonardo da Vinci said, "Every now and then go away, have a little relaxation, for when you come back to your work your judgment will be surer."
Every new mother figures out quickly that she needs to rest when her infant rests!
I believe that during times of rest our minds and bodies "re-group" and heal from the physical, mental, and emotional stress that weighs us down.
Take some time for yourself this weekend. Read. Listen to music. Spend time doing something you truly enjoy. Sometimes it's good to just sit quietly and practice some deep breathing! Most people get so caught up in their busy lives, they actually spend a good deal of time holding their breath! (Thus, the heavy sigh when a task seems too monumental to accomplish, or even as a task is completed....)
I plan to listen to a couple of Jack Johnson & Van Morrison CDs, finish reading a book I started last week, hold my new baby granddaughter, share lots of hugs with my 3 year old grandson, and love life this weekend! You should try that, too!
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