― Marcus Aurelius
There was
something about today... Several people
with whom I spoke were harried, overwhelmed actually. And I was feeling the same way.
Then this
afternoon, I found myself in a room with nearly 50 others beginning the aptly
titled Busy Person's Retreat. Just
taking a break, gathering with others to pray together -- for specific people,
for peace, for our leaders -- brought a small measure of calm to my life and I
hope to the others. Before the retreat
began, I thought, Am I crazy? This is the worst possible week to do this! I laughed to myself as I heard others echo my
same thoughts. Just when we think we
can't take a break is probably the moment when we most need it.
Taking a
break, a time out, gives us space to gather ourselves, to gain perspective and
to go on. It is a kindness that we need
to face the challenges that inevitably come our way. I think we also need it to appreciate the
beauty of our blessings.
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