rest

“Sometimes the most urgent and vital thing you can possibly do is take a complete rest.”

Ashleigh Brilliant

Last week, I had the opportunity to guest teach at a nearby college. We were discussing different spiritual practices and the practice of silence came up. One of the students said, “Whenever I attempt to practice silence, I fall asleep after only a few minutes. Why do you think that is?” In all of my infinite wisdom, I said, “Probably because you are tired.”

We are all so used to running a hundred miles an hour that when we take few minutes to be still, we drift off. Rather than feeling defeated because you cannot stay awake and attentive, perhaps you should give yourself permission to rest. When you are physically depleted you cannot possibly bring all of your attention and intention to God.

If you find yourself falling asleep when you set time aside to be still with God, maybe the most spiritual thing you can do is take a nap.

Grace and peace,
Deb