I've been thinking a lot lately about my compulsion to "follow the rules," and what happens when I don't. At 68 years old, I find myself ready to ditch a lot of what I thought were "important rules for living," like your plans for a particular kind of Sunday. Let them go, those plans and rules and expectations. Let Sunday (and most days, as many as you can) unfold as they will. There will be blessings in that unfolding.
The Scandinavians believe that January is not a time for activity and making plans but is one for rest. To be quiet to gently accept the winter time and be in it's beauty and listen to the message it has for us. Forget New Year Resolutions those are for when Spring arrives, by then we will find our energy again and be able to set forth feeling renewed. Living this far North I do believe the Scandinavians are right!
I believe if a person who normally gets up early, say 6:30, and one day sleeps unusually late (7:30) it's because their body needs it. Your off behavior all day tells me your body was off. Perhaps you were coming down with something. Thankfully, you live a healthy lifestyle & your body was able to fight it. Or, perhaps not 'sick' but perhaps PMS. Again, your body would be a bit out of wack. As a follower, I am grateful for your honesty with this post & sharing your imperfections. I see you as a…
Thank you for sharing this. There are some great resources listed. I am considering treating myself to the FSC writing course for my birthday (October). May have just done click and collect (Waterstones) on a couple of the books too. 😊
Hope you had a good weekend, and this week is kind to you.