REST - Even God Needed It...

We're now officially into the thick of summer. How is yours going so far? If you live on the east coast like I do, it probably hasn't felt much like summer so far weather wise, but I'm still doing my best to get into the summer spirit. What's that? Resting, relaxing, and enjoying quiet time.

We live in world that tells us that more, bigger, faster is always best. We learn from a young age that he or she who gets the most done in the least amount of time is king or queen. As young people, many of us are thrown into music lessons, sports teams, summer camps and a variety of other activities, willingly or not so willingly, with the theory that, "if they're busy, they'll stay out of trouble". Then, as we grow older, we begin to see our "busy-ness" as a badge of honour. He or she with the fullest calendar is best. But what about rest? Where does that fit in.

Genesis says, on the 7th day, God rested. Even the creator of the universe needed a break from work. Why is it then that for many of us, our "rest" consists of a week or two once a year where, in many cases, they are more busy than the other fifty weeks of the year.

And what does all of the striving and the packed calendars get us? Heart attacks, an obesity epidemic, great numbers of us on anti-depressants, anti-anxiety meds and a divorce rate topping 50%.

SO, if what we're doing isn't working, what will? R.E.S.T! I don't intend to suggest for a minute that I have all the answers, or that a twenty minute nap will solve all of your problems, BUT... if you can find time for a little R&R, you might find that life gets a little bit easier. So this week, this month, this season, take time to yourself. Go for a walk, read, TALK to your loved ones (and I don't mean e-mail, phone or text).

And now, I'm going to bed!