I'm experiencing the same week-after-Easter thoughts and feelings, friend. My body is asking for extra rest, fresh air, and a good walk. I'm happy to oblige her.
Thank you, Laura, for this beautiful reflection. I don’t really follow the church calendar, except for Pasen — which I celebrate alongside Jewish Passover — and Pentecost after that. But your words helped me pause and pay attention to something deeper.
This line especially stayed with me: “Give yourself permission to focus on the small, the beauty in your ordinary life.” I often find it hard to get going in the mornings — my head wants to rush ahead, but my body lags behind. Maybe I just need to allow a bit of quiet space, and not fight it. Your words felt like permission to do just that.
Rita, your words are a gift to me today. I’m so glad to hear from a kindred spirit. So grateful these words met you where you are today! Rest is a holy practice.
I'm experiencing the same week-after-Easter thoughts and feelings, friend. My body is asking for extra rest, fresh air, and a good walk. I'm happy to oblige her.
As I get older I have come to see rest and caring for my body as spiritual practices. Seeing myself with God-vision helps me love myself better!
Thank you, Laura, for your gentle reminder to rest, and thank you, Bonnie for affirming this!
Bonnie is an expert on rest, lol! Thanks for your company here, Karen. 🩷
What she said 👆
Thank you for reading, Linda 💚
Thank you, Laura, for this beautiful reflection. I don’t really follow the church calendar, except for Pasen — which I celebrate alongside Jewish Passover — and Pentecost after that. But your words helped me pause and pay attention to something deeper.
This line especially stayed with me: “Give yourself permission to focus on the small, the beauty in your ordinary life.” I often find it hard to get going in the mornings — my head wants to rush ahead, but my body lags behind. Maybe I just need to allow a bit of quiet space, and not fight it. Your words felt like permission to do just that.
Thank you again for writing this. 🌿
Rita, your words are a gift to me today. I’m so glad to hear from a kindred spirit. So grateful these words met you where you are today! Rest is a holy practice.