The Joy and Difficulty of Rest
Over the past several weeks I’ve had plenty of time to rest. It’s been a forced and required time for an empty schedule, one that I had planned to do in July but not because I had to! And it has been welcomed and needed. These past few weeks, I’ve slept and walked and reclined for more hours than I can number. And it got me thinking about some time I’ve spent abroad.
‘I’m busy’ has become a leading status symbol of our time. I already have plenty of time to rest. The question is: Am I using it to rest or filling it with more work? I encourage you and me to make a commitment to say no to the crazy busy life. I reflect on the necessity of rest in my bi-weekly commentary for World Radio. More here: ow.ly/T3K050vfaTn
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