You may remember this post from last week about my plans to begin a computer-sabbatical on Sundays, pushing the Sunday Snippets posts to Mondays.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, I was unable to take sermon notes but I did, however, make a few mental notes yesterday afternoon during the sabbatical:
- Pressure off, peace on. Knowing no emails, Facebook posts, Yahoo updates, or anything else internet related would be checked, lifted a pressure I didn’t even know existed.
- Because many of my to-do’s are tied to the internet, that list melted into thin air but my need for rest was solidified. Yep, I napped!
- Time, conversations—practically everything—seemed to shift into a lower gear, allowing my activities (and rest) to soak in a little deeper.
And this morning? I awakened refreshed, ready to take on the day. A “cleansing” has taken place and the re-set button has kicked into gear!
Might the Lord be prompting you to try a computer-Sabbatical? If so, I encourage you to lean into the experience and receive the blessings that await.
The same information and contacts will be waiting online tomorrow…but today can never be retrieved.
Yesterday was John's 18th birthday and I took the day off as well. It was very healthy, and I'm joining you in your weekly sabbatical! Blessings, E
Welcome aboard, Edie! You're one of the most productive women I know, so if you can do it, so can we. How encouraging!
Happy Belated BD to John. 🙂
Well, I didn't do without all day, but I did make it until about 7pm, which is HUGE for me! And for the first time in months and months, I took a nap, too! 🙂
Thanks for the challenge!
Afternoon nap = success! 🙂 Thanks for sharing, Vonda.
Glad to hear it's going so well! Another friend of mine posted about it yesterday, and I've got a post coming on Friday. It's amazing the difference it makes!
I can't wait till Friday's post, Susan! Thanks again for leading the way.
Like I've said before, this computer fast on Sunday sounds great! But like I've said, it's my sanity outlet! 🙂 It's how I communicate with just about everyone…whether through email and/or texting! Love you!
You won't find any guilt trips here, my friend! No need for them. 🙂 Thanks for sharing, Jamie!
I love Sundays! I leave my phone on my nightstand and my computer off. I like Sunday naps, too, but I don't take them very often because being awakened by noisy children makes me grumpy. Grumpy's not nice.
Leaving the phone by the nightstand is a great idea! Thanks for stopping by, Tereasa.