A Day of Rest

Yesterday, I felt crappy. Unhappy intestines, nausea, chills and sweats.

Not fun.

I spent the afternoon sleeping and thanking my body for being so amazing. I kept affirming that I trusted it to take care of things. And it did. By the evening, I felt much better.

Today, I woke up feeling okay. Not perfect, but much better. The temptation was to jump back into the usual routine – my morning bike ride, making breakfast, working. But when I thought about doing that, I felt my energy drop.

I stopped and tuned in.

I felt tired.

I suppose it isn’t surprising. This last week, I’d had two bouts of insomnia and some very stressful days of preparing for my parents’ condo to have the professional photos done. It goes up for sale this Wednesday.

And that doesn’t even factor in the oppressive heat and eating way off my normal diet.

So, back to today.

I realized what I really needed was a day of rest.

No obligations. No “have to’s.” Just a day to be in my own flow and energy.

So, that is what I’m giving myself. I cancelled my obligations for the rest of the day and I’m giving myself permission to chill out.

Of course, I am typing up this post, but I’m going to share a little secret. I’m doing it because it will make it official. If I tell all of you I am taking a day of rest, I’ll actually stick to it!

Would it help you to do the same?

Life has a way of keeping us on the go all the time, but are we at our best like that? I know I’m not.

And check out the photo below for some inspiration from Rosa - the queen of relaxing!

Wishing you all much love and all the rest you need!

Miss Rosa napping!