We all need a little down time

Kimberly Smith

Apr 3 • 🎭 Miscellaneous

"Say, Pooh, why aren't you busy?" I said.

"Because it's a nice day," said Pooh.

"Yes, but---"

"Why ruin it?" he said.

"But you could be doing something Important," I said.

"I am," said Pooh.

"Oh? Doing what?"

"Listening," he said.

"Listening to what?"

"To the birds. And that squirrel over there."

"What are they saying?" I asked.

"That it's a nice day," said Pooh.

"But you know that already," I said.

"Yes, but it's always good to hear that somebody else thinks so, too," he replied...

- The Tao of Pooh, Benjamin Hoff

Sometimes, we may need to be spontaneous and enjoy the day, even if it’s just for a moment.

Sometimes, we may need to be more intentional about planning our rhythms of rest.

My faith informs me that ‘rest was made for man; man was not made for rest’. It comes with an invitation in an ancient language: "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls."

This is our reminder to look for moments of rest, listen. For all we know, a nice day may be a whisper to find rest.

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