Living Simply October Challenge: Day 21 Rest

     Today's challenge is simply this: Take time to REST when you need it. Today I woke up feeling kind of sick and had a headache for the first time in a long time. I had a list of things I originally wanted to do today, and some I "should" do to make a few other people happy - but...
 I needed to take time to REST and feel better or else I wouldn't do a good job at anything.

     This holiday season, you too may find yourself feeling under the weather, or stressed out, or over-tired. Give yourself permission to rest a little to get yourself back to good health.

     Also, remember when others need time to rest for various reasons during this season of busyness, give them the time to also get back on their feet without adding to their trouble with guilt, manipulation, or pushing them beyond what they really can handle.

     Let this holiday season be a time of not only purpose, intentionality, giving, love, relationships, and simplicity - but also let it be a time of peace and serenity. Everyone needs a little time to themselves now and then. I challenge you to start with you - give yourself permission to rest when you need it. If you've been stepping up to these baby step challenges to live a more simple life, then you've earned the right to rest when you feel it's necessary before moving on to the next challenge. Peace.