Today I took a Sabbath from my head
I did not over think one thing
As people hear me talk about what I am doing
They remind me the importance of a Sabbath
The importance God places on rest
But when you take a rest you still have thoughts
Or you feel guilty for not dealing with emotions
I make lists of things to sort out
And I think I’m really not so bad
Generally healthy
But today I took a rest from my head
I did not stress about the time or the things I would do
Some things I have left for other days
I took a break from the challenge of decision
Instead I knew what to make for every meal
I didn’t check the cupboards and fridge first
I did not consult one thing
I just had a feeling and my hands did the rest
And my head got to enjoy watching
the swirls bubbles make while doing the dishes
the way the water boils and steam rises
the way I was relearning to do everything peacefully
I took a walk and said hi to everyone I met
I noticed their eyes and their smiles
And I think they noticed mine
And we could all feel the breeze and the sun
We didn’t learn each others struggle
And we didn’t change the world
But we took a break from that
and rested in our own connections
I work on being present with the people around me
Sometimes I can be present without so many ideas running around
Today I was present for me
Today I was present to listen
I was present to feel
I was present to take joy in little things
I was present to know God in the world
And today I didn’t worry about what that meant
Today I left my head on holiday
And this poem and words on a screen changes flow and direction
I was thinking about changing it
But my thoughts told me they were still on a break
And I am doing just fine feeling my way through the day
so why?
Plus I’m on Sabbath anyway…
