Are you missing something with your busyness? Did you know all your productivity may be robbing you of some BIG things which could enhance your everyday life? Our featured post this week shed a great deal of light on the benefits of being idle.
Dr. Michelle Bengtson’s post caught my eye – “Being LAZY is Actually GOOD for you.” First, I thought to myself, – “What LAZY can’t be right?” It goes against all I do. However, I was exhausted from the holiday mayhem, and the thought of being lazy sounded intriguing. Plus, I am a big proponent of “Being Still” even if I do struggle to accomplish it.
Do you take time to be idle?
I hope you will click over and uncover the difference between laziness and idleness as well as how being idle can help in being more creative. Michelle’s post sure left me wanting to incorporate a little more time in my life to intentionally unfocus and reap the benefits of being idle.
Dr. Michelle Bengtson has a beautiful website where she can be found renewing minds, restoring hope, and empowering families.
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“Being LAZY is Actually GOOD for you.”
By Dr. Michelle Bengtson
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It is not in my make-up to be lazy, and I really have had to remind myself of how important doing nothing is. The good news is that I’ve become a much more relaxed and flexible person. So appreciate this reminder and distinction.
Crystal – Isn’t it nice when we can relax a bit. I still struggle with idle, but I am working on it and loving it. Hope you have a wonderful weekend. Maree
Thanks for featuring a very important topic. laurensparks.net
Lauren –
You are so welcome! I have been practicing idleness, and it has been wonderful. I hope you are too. Maree
“Being” still is so important for our spiritual, emotional, physical & mental health…
To answer your question Maree…what is my aim for this year? I have answered this in my new post above … Birthday Celebrations! 😀
Blessings,
Jennifer
Jennifer – I can’t wait to hop on over and see what your post says. Thank you for linking up. Maree
Thank you for sharing Michelle’s post! Perfect for the beginning of the new year.
Laurie,
Yes, Michelle’s post was great for the beginning of the new year. It made me stop and see the sky was blue today. Hope you have a great weekend. Maree
Thanks for sharing this, Maree! I’ve learned that I just don’t function well without some downtime in my day and week.
Barbara – Yes, I think we all can benefit from downtime. I am trying to schedule in the idle time.Do you plan it into your day/week or does it naturally happen? Maree
I absolutely, loved Michelle’s post when I read it last week. Being idle is something I struggle with as well. I am constantly busy, and try to keep my mind busy. Sometimes multitasking (but never well). I know I need to slow down and just be still before the Lord, but it’s so hard. I have to be intentional about it or it just doesn’t happen.
Heather – I am right there with you. I too loved Michelle’s post. It resonated with me down to my core, and it made a difference. I have been intentionally making room for a little idle time. It is so hard, yet so rewarding. Blessings, Maree
OH . . .I’m not good at this, but I see the need. Thanks for pointing it out with grace!
Michele – Thank you for stopping by. I spent a little bit of idle time yesterday, and it was amazing. Hoping you find some time this weekend. Maree