Playful Rest
February 13, 2022 • Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell
"Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.”
John Lubbock
“Each person deserves a day away in which no problems are confronted, no solutions searched for. Each of us needs to withdraw from the cares which will not withdraw from us.” Maya Angelou
“Every now and then, go away, have a little relaxation, for when you come back to your work your judgment will be surer. Go some distance away because then the work appears smaller and more of it can be taken in at a glance and a lack of harmony and proportion is more readily seen.” Leonardo da Vinci
“Your mind will answer most questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answers.” William Burroughs
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” Anne Lamott
“It takes courage to say yes to rest and play in a culture where exhaustion is seen as a status symbol.” Brene Brown
“If you’re tired, learn to rest not quit.” Unknown
