"Guard well your spare moments. They are like uncut diamonds.
Discard them and their value will never be known. Improve them
and they will become the brightest gems in a useful life."
Emerson
In order to meet family or career obligations, we may not have an abundance of free time. What is ear marked for down time is often absorbed for chores and errands. At the end of the day, when we gently close our eyes for sleep, we probably ponder all that is left undone, and pencil it in on tomorrow's agenda.
Why is it we can always find time to meet the needs of others, but neglect our own? Even when we know balancing our energy keeps us healthy, we tend to minimize spaces for nurturing and replenishing.
When we eventually crash from exhaustion, it is our body's way of saying, "Stop! I can't take any more!" Whether it is a snow storm or migraine or twisted ankle, be assured the option to take care of our lovely selves has just been placed into hands other than our own.
Spare moments are precious and need to be reserved deliberately even if the intention is to do nothing. In this intimate space, we entertain angels, ancestors, and even brilliance. When ignoring all distractions, wisdom can surface and restore our body, mind, and spirit!
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