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 alon...