To Do or not to do...

Today, on my birthday, I enter this new year with gratitude and thankfulness. I am so happy to be alive! I am currently home, recovering from a recent, emergency surgery. As a result, I have had no choice but to rest as my body heals. Being still can be very difficult and constraining, however, it is a necessary part of getting better--so here I sit, making the most of this time.

In order to rest, you must be able to trust that things will be handled and that you will be taken care of. Thankfully, Hassan takes our marital vows seriously and has risen to the challenge of serving and caring for me “through sickness and in health!” I realize that I have to actively tell myself to sit/lay down and receive the help as I’m usually the caregiver. It is a struggle, lol. So, I guess it's best to look on the bright side of things...
 
There are benefits to resting:

1. You can recharge and be rejuvenated. 
2. Time to reflect and get direction from God.
3. Complete unfinished projects/or catch up on reading. 
4. Relaxation time and recovery.
5. Enjoy quality time with loved ones. (Sometimes, being too busy robs us of this.)
6. Be in the moment. Since I have no choice but to rest, why not enjoy it?

What does resting look like to you? Are you making time to rest?
I look forward to doing these things over the next couple of weeks and to reading your responses!
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