Giving it a Rest
Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 10:26AM 
I really think the things you need to hear, see, and do, will find you somehow, if you are open to them. Or they will find you by force, if you're not.
I like to think that I am open and receptive to the signs of the universe, but, usually, more often than not, I find myself being beaten over the head with something that I should have noticed long ago. I'm stubborn, especially when I smell defeat.
I try harder, until I burn out. I know it, but I do it anyway. I don't like the words, "give up".
But, gosh, what if I just called it "rest"? What if I learned to give myself permission to rest?
I read a great post this morning called, Attention Overachievers: You Have Permission to Let Go, by way of the wise and wonderful, Deidra at Jumping Tandem. I think it's something that we could all benefit from (as a society), not just stubborn ol' me.
Sidebar...Can you tell me what I like about this photo below? It's a mistake, obviously. I'm not looking through the view finder, just reaching my arm down, and trying to point at the flower.
I have a quirky little habit of sometimes just shooting without looking, just so I'll be surprised when I'm uploading. Try it, it's fun!
Anyway, I'm taking a break from this space for a bit. It's okay. I have permission. :)
I've been thinking way too much lately, about what and how I want it to be here. So much so, that I don't even know anymore.
I'm so glad I was lead to read that post today. The hamster wheel in my head really does need a rest, I guess.
I'll still be over at my other place, if you want to visit me there...(I can't ask my hamster to stop running completely! It needs the exercise.)
Hmm...do you think I'm missing the point?
Reader Comments (4)
Enjoy your rest. You have permission!
Enjoy this rest, Kelly and get re-sourced and re-centered. Hoping what you need to know/read/learn will find you at the right time :-)
Y'know there's a saying in yoga that goes: 'rest before you're tired'. And - somehow - it speaks to all of life. Sometimes we just need to step back for a bit..and take a break. Good for you for seeing that..and giving yourself permission.
~good morning my dear friend...i see you are still at rest but wanted to stop over and say hello this day...i hope you are well and enjoying your quietness...much love light and blessings~