Back to the gym.

It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to rest or re-charge. And you’re probably reading the headline and shaking your head at me. Going back to the gym is not rest. You are probably wondering if I have lost my mind. Not quite. Keep reading to understand what I am trying to say. This weekContinue reading “Back to the gym.”

Rest is different to everyone.

It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to rest and re-charge. I am amazed at how many different ways there are to rest. Some need to have a fun activity to do, some nap, watch a movie…the possibilities are endless. For today my rest will be at the shopping mall. This is not my versionContinue reading “Rest is different to everyone.”

Rest allows you to dream.

It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to rest and re-charge. By allowing your body and mind to rest your thoughts are more free. This will allow you to dream. I know when I am able to clear my head then things become more defined. I am able to focus on my priorities and maybeContinue reading “Rest allows you to dream.”

How to get back control.

It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to rest and re-charge. I don’t know about you but I need this day. I need a day to focus on me. Just one though. Today I found a video that I really like that talks about being busy versus productive. And when you find yourself getting busyContinue reading “How to get back control.”

Resting at the cinema.

It’s Sabbath Sunday! Today is the day to get some rest, break from the routine, and just have some fun. So for today I slept in, will actually cook some breakfast (and not just grab something), and then head off to the movies tonight to escape for just a bit. I believe Spiderman is onContinue reading “Resting at the cinema.”

Rest is a good thing.

It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to rest. Aaaagggghhhh. It’s amazing to me how a couple hours, days, weeks, whatever you have taken off can sharpen the mind. A change of scenery does the body and mind so good. Recently I took a week off and was amazed how a little extra sleep andContinue reading “Rest is a good thing.”

Rest with some good conversation.

It’s Sabbath Sunday! Sometimes the best rest comes to taking some extra time to talk with someone and get to know them better. If you want friends you have to make time to be one. I had the privilege recently of spending some time to get to know someone much better. Don’t get so busyContinue reading “Rest with some good conversation.”

Working in the garden.

It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to focus on resting and re-charging. We talk a bunch about self care on this day, but have you ever thought that getting dirty might be what you need? Grab a few plants from the local nursery and get some dirt under those nails. Recently I have readContinue reading “Working in the garden.”

Unpacking your mind too.

It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to focus on rest and re-charging. We often talk about resting which in my mind means to get some extra sleep. While this is a good thing you also have to remember to unpack your mind. Your mental well-being is as important as your physical. Often your mentalContinue reading “Unpacking your mind too.”

Re-focus by looking at nothing.

It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to focus on resting or re-charging. Have you ever googled the word rest? Many of the images that come up are out in the country or in a hammock. The one thing in common is that everyone is staring into open space. Rest is often a reset. ChangeContinue reading “Re-focus by looking at nothing.”