Saran, I’ve been having similar thoughts lately about the tyranny of my to-do list. I keep telling myself that once I get to the bottom of the list, I will finally relax, but of course that day never comes! I appreciate this perspective of finding meaning in the mundane. And also the power of rest! The past two weeks, my body has forced me to slow down dramatically, as I’ve been really sick. I’m sleeping for hours every afternoon. I haven’t done a single productive thing all week. The irony is that it’s made time for the things I haven’t done in ages, like read and listen to audiobooks. A forced sabbatical of sorts. You’ve got me hopeful that I’ll make it through this with renewed energy and focus!
Liz, thank you for your kind and thoughtful comment! I’m so glad that this post resonated with you. Indeed, having a to-do list is a tricky thing. I do think getting rest is a helpful way to replenish ourselves and reflect on the day-to-day with a little more intention. I am sorry to hear that you’ve been sick but I do hope the rest it has necessitated will nourish you with more energy. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
PS: The lake I walk to is Lake Ontario. I live in Toronto, Canada :)
Saran, I’ve been having similar thoughts lately about the tyranny of my to-do list. I keep telling myself that once I get to the bottom of the list, I will finally relax, but of course that day never comes! I appreciate this perspective of finding meaning in the mundane. And also the power of rest! The past two weeks, my body has forced me to slow down dramatically, as I’ve been really sick. I’m sleeping for hours every afternoon. I haven’t done a single productive thing all week. The irony is that it’s made time for the things I haven’t done in ages, like read and listen to audiobooks. A forced sabbatical of sorts. You’ve got me hopeful that I’ll make it through this with renewed energy and focus!
p.s. What is the lovely lake you walk to?
Liz, thank you for your kind and thoughtful comment! I’m so glad that this post resonated with you. Indeed, having a to-do list is a tricky thing. I do think getting rest is a helpful way to replenish ourselves and reflect on the day-to-day with a little more intention. I am sorry to hear that you’ve been sick but I do hope the rest it has necessitated will nourish you with more energy. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
PS: The lake I walk to is Lake Ontario. I live in Toronto, Canada :)