Julian, thanks for the insight about restlessness even on a sabbatical! I agree we need to have more resources about how to rest well more widely available. When I reflect on my own patters, I see how even in times of "rest" there's a tendency for me to engage in some sort of restless behavior (social media scrolling, tv/movies, etc.) It's not that they can't be restful or good, but the constant need for a stimulus is frightening to me. May the Lord help us to rest well when it's time to rest, and work well when it's time to work.
Julian, thanks for the insight about restlessness even on a sabbatical! I agree we need to have more resources about how to rest well more widely available. When I reflect on my own patters, I see how even in times of "rest" there's a tendency for me to engage in some sort of restless behavior (social media scrolling, tv/movies, etc.) It's not that they can't be restful or good, but the constant need for a stimulus is frightening to me. May the Lord help us to rest well when it's time to rest, and work well when it's time to work.
Yes! The constant stimulus is so habitual for us we often don’t realize it. May we have the courage and freedom to be still and know that God is God.