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The Lost Art of the Sabbath: Finding Rest in a World That Never Stops

Snow Day Reflections As I sit here watching snowflakes fall and accumulate—unusual for North Carolina—curled up on the couch with my dog, reading a book; I am reminded of something we’ve lost in the modern world. The sabbath. Not necessarily in the religious sense, but in the way Wayne Muller describes in his book Sabbath:Continue reading “The Lost Art of the Sabbath: Finding Rest in a World That Never Stops”

Permission to Pause: When Rest Is Productive

The Energy Crash After the Sprint The Christmas and New Year’s holidays just wrapped up, and for many of us, it’s okay to feel emotionally tired. It’s okay to need to put yourself first. For me, the previous three weeks were incredibly energized and productive. I accomplished so many things I’d been wanting to tackle,Continue reading “Permission to Pause: When Rest Is Productive”