"I always forget how important the empty days are, how important it may be sometimes not to expect to produce anything, even a few lines in a journal. A day when one has not pushed oneself to the limit seems a damaged, damaging day, a sinful day. Not so! The most valuable thing one can do for the psyche, occasionally, is to let it rest, wander, live in the changing light of a room."

May Sarton, Poet

 

I understand the importance of rest and recovery, but I struggle with having “empty days” where I have no expectations for myself to produce something.

 

It is one thing to know what to do and it is another thing all together to do what you know you should do. Too often we are knowers, not doers.

 

I struggle with being intentional about creating days where I allow my psyche to “rest, wander and live in the changing light of a room”. This quote reminded me of the importance of giving myself permission to have those days and not waiting until my tank is empty to have "empty days".

 

What’s Important Now? Recovery is important for both the mind and the body. Learn to be ok with some “empty days”.  

 

Take care.

 

Brian Willis

www.lifesmostpowerfulquestion.com. 

ONE QUESTION BRINGING FOCUS AND CLARITY IN THE CHAOS AND COMPLEXITY OF TODAY'S WORLD.

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