Rejuvenate
A couple of weeks
ago, Ruth Poochigian, O.P. wrote a blog declaring “I took the WHOLE weekend
off!” She asked at the end, “When was
the last time you took time off from your ‘important’ work?” I realized it had been over a year since I
had taken some extended time off. I just
kept pushing myself until my scheduled vacation because there was so much to
get done. Now that I have returned from a 10 day vacation that included a
family wedding and reconnoitering with my 4 biological sisters, I am aware how
much I needed that time away.
Even though there are
multitudinous tasks, projects, emails, etc. awaiting my attention, I am
REJUVENATED. My spirit is revived! I have more energy, and tasks do not take as
long. I have to ask, “Why do I do this
to myself? God gave us the gift of
Sabbath. Why do I not let myself enjoy
that gift more often?” Jesus showed us
the way when he slipped away from the demanding crowds to spend time alone on
the mountain with his “Abba.”
Do you find yourself honoring the gift of Sabbath?
When was the last time you slipped away
from everyday demands to rejuvenate?
Anne Sur, OP
East Dubuque, IL
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