Activity and rest are two vital aspects of life. To find a balance in them is a skill in itself. Wisdom is knowing when to have rest, when to have activity, and how much of each to have. Finding them in each other, activity in rest and rest in activity, is the ultimate freedom. (Sri Sri Ravi Shankar)
Thinking about the musings from Day 62: Resurrection Theories – Part 4 – Conclusion.…
I would submit to you that it is important to take some rest.
Just like the ninth week winding down at school, week 9 is winding down here. I end with the quote: “I will give you Sunday’s off, it’s a God thing….”
The more I think about it, I don’t really know if it is really just a ‘God thing’. I mean, don’t animals, insects, birds, plants, the rest of Mother Nature and even Atheists, believe in the importance of rest? Whether they think it’s a ‘God thing’ or not, rest is necessary for all of us on this Earth, to restore, and to rejuvenate, our hearts, minds, bodies and souls. I think, most importantly, because Monday’s can be brutal, on a good Monday….
Bottom line no matter where you stand on the issue of God…get some rest.
Spend some time if you want to do some reviewing, reflecting, and/or meditating, on the week that has just ended. To be mindful perhaps of the from last week:
Day 57: Resurrection Theories Part 1 – Conclusion. – Two additional bible verses and 4 additional questions are covered to help one to come to a logical conclusion regarding the Swoon Theory. The Swoon Theory is first of 5 major theories out there disputing the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth;
Day 58: Resurrection Theories – Part 2. – The Hallucination or Vision Theory is the second theory that is presented that disputes the resurrections of Jesus of Nazareth. Once you understand both the definition of the term hallucination and the five attributes that psychiatrists would add to the definition, determining a logical conclusion regarding this theory becomes clear;
Day 59: Resurrection Theories – Part 3. – The Stolen Body theory is presented next that disputes the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. The case for the Stolen Body theory actually comes from the Gospel of Matthew itself…however, 9 questions must be asked first before a logical conclusion can be considered;
Day 60: Resurrection Theories – Part 3 – Conclusion. – There are 3 additional questions presented that need to be asked when discussing the Stolen Body theory. In addition, the fate of the 10 original disciples are also presented to help the reader come to a logical conclusion regarding this theory;
Day 61: Resurrection Theories – Part 4. – The Soldiers Falling Asleep And/Or Bribed Theory is the next theory to be presented. This theory, like the Like the Stolen Body Theory, also stands, (or falls), on the writings in the Gospel of Matthew;
Day 62: Resurrection Theories – Part 4 – Conclusion. – There are 8 questions that must be asked regarding the Soldiers Falling Asleep And/Or Bribed Theory. In addition, once you understand the definition of the term guard and how it is applied approximately 2,000 years ago in the Roman Empire, the case for coming to a logical conclusion becomes self-evident;
Are you ready to get some rest?
Do not feel discouraged if you don’t know how to rest. Do not feel discouraged if you power down your mind and body that wishes to forge ahead, so many things to do, so little time. Instead, embrace the idea that rest is rejuvenating. Embrace the idea that rest restores and recharges. 10-15 minutes. Do nothing regarding the upcoming workweek…for 10-15 minutes. Then, 7 days later, extent your rest time out 5 minutes. Deep breathing exercises. Simple yoga poses. Watching cute little puppies on your social media feed. All unrelated to work and your job(s). Something, some things, to clear your mind.
6 And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest. (Psalm 55:6 KJV)
Was today’s blog a little confusing at times? Was the content perhaps a little overwhelming? Did you feel lost not understanding some or most of the subject matter?
Those feelings are totally understandable and it is ok to have one or more of those feelings. Remember that you are reading Day 63: Rest…Relax…Reflect.
If you haven’t been in class since the first day of school…or when the project began…or when the contract was first signed, etc., these feelings make perfect and logistical sense.
Please feel free to go back to where all of this began: