I Hardly Ever Rest
I’d like to publicly share one of my flaws. I hardly ever rest.
To many, this may sound like an impressive or noble concept. Some may think that this is a good work ethic. I am finding it to be a ridiculously foolish thing and a terrible work ethic. A good work ethic is how much work you can get done in a shorter amount of time and how efficient and productive you can be in that amount of time while still maintaining the personal health you still need. I work hard; at work, at home, on the side, on my personal life, on my spiritual life, but in my own definition of a good work ethic above, I have a terrible ethic of giving my mind, body, and spirit the rest it needs to be a fully well rounded healthy person.
I need to start relaxing more throughout my day instead of working it through it to find a minimal amount. I know I should take my lunch to relax. I know I should relax some when I get home. I know I should take more intentional breaks at work. But how do I let myself agree to do these things if I am so driven? Rick Warren wrote The Purpose Driven Life. Would someone please write the book The Purpose Driven Person’s Need to Relax?
It really does become a burden in so many ways. Have any advice for me? How can I practically apply Matthew 11:28-29?
28“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
I will overcome this! It may take me forever, but I’m determined and driven to be successful! I just hope I choose to relax while I work on it. 
February 24th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
I intentionally rest by intentionally doing something that isn’t productive. For me that is reading a magazine, taking a walk (without the cell phone), taking a nap. Schedule it if you have to.