25 August 2010

A Sabbath from my Head

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…