I am not great at resting. 

Even when I have the time (which is rare) I find myself either filling my rest time with activity or retreating completely (i.e. a day or two at Holy Cross monastery) in order to detox from the hustle and bustle of everyday life to recharge. 
For the past few weeks a quiet whisper that now registers as a shout has been telling me that averaging the extremes of this all-on or all-off approach is not balance. This still, small voice hints at a different rhythm of living that I want to embrace, but have yet to fully identify and consistently practice. 
So what’s a girl to do?
I don’t know yet, but I plan to begin by getting back to basics. Am I willing to make time for a sabbath rest in the midst of my busy schedule? How about more consistent quiet time in the morning or the occasional afternoon nap?  While I am sure I could convince myself that I have NO TIME for these “luxuries” I know that I always find more when I practice living in less. 
How about you? Do you intentionally seek balance in your life? If so, how? Hoping we can share some useful stories and encourage one another…
 
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