I had a wonderful weekend. Time with our friends was busy, tiring, and very relaxing. We all need to break free from our routine now and then. There is a saying that goes "you should come back from your vacation tired from doing something different" I have to say there is some merit to that saying.
Being tired seems to be a state of being for me lately. At least this time I am tired from walking around Douglas, GA and then Thomasville, GA rather than around the production floor. I'm tired from breathing fresh air (even full of pollen), rather than indoor air filled with smoke, and peanut dust.
Even though I am physically tired, I am emotionally and spiritually refreshed. Physical exhaustion can be cured by sleep and proper nutrition. Emotional exhaustion and spiritual exhaustion require so much more than simple sleep. They require a change even if it is only temporary. They require support form friends and loved ones. They require time for reflection and contemplation. They can even require solace.
Sometimes, we need to be able to step away from an issue or routine or situation. Often stepping away gives us a chance to really see the whole picture. It can give us a different perspective. Once armed with new insight and a refreshed soul, we can once again deal with whatever the problem/situation is. Usually it will be in a more productive manner.
When I got up this morning I was feeling emotionally and spiritually rested, but physically tired. That's okay. I will sleep tonight. Tomorrow it's back to the grind. But I go with a positive attitude and an at peace spirit.
How was your weekend?
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