If you're tired... then go take a nap!

Happy Tuesday Everyone. What a difference a day makes. Cloudy. Rainy. Just meh. After handling a multitude of tasks, my energy was low. Have you had weeks like this? One day up and one day down? How do you course correct? One thing that has always worked for me is to take a nap. Early in my career, I worked for a company that would encourage you to take a break and lay down before sending you home sick. The blessing of sheltering in place is the ability to press pause a disconnect for a moment. Does the mere thought of a task suck out all your energy? Well oftentimes our bodies are telling us to slow down. We run the rat race to complete exhaustion and then wonder how we got this way. Labor laws were created to enforce employee rights to take a break, on vacation, etc. WHY? Because lawmakers recognize the value of rest towards creativity, longevity and performance. God even mandated the seventh day to be a day to put down what labors us and worship Him. Research has shown several benefits to napping:

-Better productivity

-Improved memory function

-Lower blood pressure

-Natural mood boost

-Better cognitive performance

I had the chance to attend several virtual services this weekend. The underlying message was to renew your faith. Keep your faith strong so you can face each day. When you start to "feel the fire", quench it with your faith. If your faith gets low, then take the time to pray. Step back and look at how far God has brought you. The words that they spoke restored my peace and comfort. The joy of napping is not only the disconnect but also the re-energized connection. Rest and respite is the key to growth. I am squarely back on the right path, reaching towards the mark of the high calling. We are on this journey together as we continue to aim towards living our best life. The purple life.  Is there any rest for the weary? Have you completely burned the wax off your candle?  Have you taken a breath? Assessed your situation? Please share your comments below.  Thank you for reading this article and supporting this blogspace. Stay safe, warm, masked and healthy. Take Care and God Bless!!!