Immerse yourself in things that are restful on a regular basis to recharge before engaging with the world again.
A time of rest is essential. There is a reason we should work for six days and rest on the seventh. Without times of rest to recharge, we run out of steam (to mix my metaphors a little). This season of Lent is a good time to withdraw from some of the usual hustle and bustle of life and to live more quietly for a time.
While it is often seen as a time to give things up, it can be good to take things up as well. Why not add in a time of quiet to your day? Take up the discipline of solitude for a season.
What a great reminder, Tracy - from quiet walks to meditation to journals and time alone, there is nothing like the benefits to be gained from immersing oneself in things that provide space for be-ing.
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