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Considering Various Types of Rest

Posted on May 4, 2022 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

Good Evening, God It never occurred to me that there “kinds” of rest. But then I listened to Kendra Adachi’s Lazy Genius Podcast #258 and she talked about SEVEN kinds of rest. As she said — she just made this…

Tagged with: Kendra Adachi, Lazy Genius Way
Posted in A weekly day of rest, days of rest as conservation days?, Needed Repair Time, recharging my battery, recovery time, relaxation, renewing, rest, sabbath rest, taking time to focus, time, Wanting a protected time

My Involuntary Sabbath

Posted on March 22, 2020 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

Good Evening, God, I saw this on my morning walk with my wonderful husband. And as I took the photo I thought about how good it is to focus on SMALL. Small beauties. Small joys. Small interactions. Now that my…

Tagged with: how can we help one another?, involuntary opportunities
Posted in a new view of Commons, Caring, caring for the stranger in our midst, caring for the widows and orphans, Growth Opportunities, Sabbath as PLAY, sabbath dreaming, sabbath rest, the Growth Mindset

Walking as well as Running

Posted on May 28, 2014 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

We are blessed, God! I KNOW that. And I don’t really ever forget it. BUT now I am finally able to FEEL it again in my Bones! Thank You!

Tagged with: healing, Hudson River, learning to relax, Let downs, Lissa Rankin, Mind Over Medicine, rest
Posted in Books, gratitude, healing, health, relationships, relaxation, rest, sabbath rest

Roses and Rest

Posted on February 26, 2012 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

And now that I have retired I am dropping other activities too.

Tagged with: adrenaline addiction, doing less, observing the sabbath, The Gift of Rest, working 24/7
Posted in beauty, JOY, living within limits, sabbath rest, sacred space, setting my life in context

Rainbows and Rest

Posted on January 30, 2012 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

And thanks too for my battery being charged enough to “run” the Appreciation App.

Tagged with: amomentwithgod, rainbows, recharging, rest
Posted in recharging my battery, recovery time, refraining from work, rejoicing, relaxation, sabbath rest

Reflections on an Almost Sabbath Day

Posted on January 29, 2012 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

activities that are a delight when my battery is over half-way charged are actually repellant when my battery is low

Tagged with: My inner battery needs recharging
Posted in compassion to care for myself, loving myself, lying fallow, recharging my battery, recovery time, sabbath rest

Home, Glorious HOME!

Posted on January 28, 2012 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

While at the end of the day my mind and heart are FULL. Well, full is too kind. Jumbled! That is a more accurate word.

Posted in sabbath rest, sacred space, Sacrifice, solitude and silence, stopping, The difficulty of changing, the gift of nothing to do, time

On Being HOME

Posted on November 4, 2011 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

Good Morning, God HOME is an under-utilized resource! At least, MY Home is. (Kit would remind me, God, that it is OUR Home. But, I am thinking of my portion of it . . . not wanting to drag his…

Tagged with: going slow, lying fallow, resting, sabbath days
Posted in rest, sabbath rest, self care as self compassion and humility, setting my life in context, time

The sky’s the limit? — or living within limits?

Posted on October 5, 2011 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

Good Morning, God! I used to think of my days just like I did my suitcase — always room for one more thing! Oh my! That was back in my childhood (say last year?) when I thought limits were nasty…

Tagged with: 24/7 work week, humility, overfilling my days, Sabbath Rest
Posted in humility, Humility or Needing Help!, living within limits, sabbath rest

Rainbows and Relaxation

Posted on September 4, 2011 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

Good Morning, God! In just a few minutes I will be off to the 7 a.m. service. My friend Becky is giving the sermon this Laity Sunday, and I’m looking forward to hearing her. And the best thing of all,…