Balance.
No, I’m not talking about Evan balancing his body with his hands as he rides his train or about Jaden balancing on his tippy-toes as he
reaches for [insert anything you can think of]. I am talking about the balancing
of ‘life’…….and this time of year, it can be a true act.
I
am in a small group with other working moms and reading a thoughtful book:
“Balance That Works When Life Doesn’t: Simple Steps to a Woman’s Physical and
Spiritual Health” by Susie Larson. The main topic areas include nutrition,
physical activity, and spiritual health. Fitting into the category of physical
activity was this last chapter on ‘Rest.’ Ironically as I read the chapter, my
eyes were heavy as I had again waited until the last day to do my reading
homework.
Rest.
It can mean many things: sitting quietly; watching mindless TV; reading a book;
sleeping; or for me tonight- I took time after I put the boys to bed to play
some Christmas songs on the piano (side note: I am pretty sure it is just as
difficult to get back into running after not doing so for a year as it to play
the piano again….yikes!) but it was a great way to clear my mind and to rest.
Yes, I still have the stack of Food Science papers to grade, I haven't sent out one Christmas card, and I have no idea
what I’m making for tomorrow’s department potluck……but that’s okay.
With
this busy time of year, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle. A
verse that stands out from the book is from Mark:6 when Jesus feeds the five
thousand.
30 The Apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they
had done and taught. 31 Then, because so many people were coming and going that
they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by
yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”
I
hope all of you can take some time for yourselves this Holiday Season and rest!
Jaden working on his physical activity with some dance moves! This kid never rests!
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