Flash forward a few years, after church, my ex and I would meet friends for brunch, sit in the park with a picnic or just sit on the couch and read the paper. It's the day of Jazz in the Park, in the summer. As some of my friends have been known to say...Sunday, Funday!
The reason I have always relished Sunday is because I take it as a day for renewal. It is the day I do not work. As a writer, I get ideas all of the time. As a workshop leader, I am always reading & as a student of life I'm continually inspired by life/people around me. So, the "no work on Sunday" rule, is not always easy to follow. Sometimes I am practically sitting on my hands. I have taken to having a plethora of "fun fiction" (mostly mysteries) at the ready so I have something to read that is not about spirituality, personal growth, psychology, prosperity or abundance. It can get really hard if I'm particularly excited about a new find from the library. I am currently working my way through no less than 18 books (good thing the library lets you take out like 10 a day). I am exceedingly grateful for my library card and the close proximity of the college library.
So, Sunday's rule is only pleasure reading. No writing, except in my journal or, even better, I'll write a letter ~ no Twitter, no emails, no facebook (unless it's an emergency). It is vital to find ways to re-connect, rejuvenate, renew myself, my psyche and my soul.
Now, this can all be done on any day. It doesn't have to be Sunday. I have found it difficult to tune out the world on a Tuesday, however. It can be done if you are determined to take time for yourself. Do you take this time? If it can't be an entire day, you still need to take at least some time. There are many reasons why this is necessary ~ mine is all about the joy!
The joy of spending time with loved ones. The joy of laughter with friends. The joy of soul peace. The joy of being you, just you, not your roles. The powerful joy that you feel when you find that connection to your inner light. The list of the joys you find could go on for days. The joy of sleeping in...ahh, that's a nice one if you usually get up early. The joy of a donut...Sunday is donut day in my house. My mother used to get up early on Sunday and go gets donuts while they were still fresh and well stocked.
Maroon 5 has a song that I thought always described exactly how I feel about Sunday. Here it is:
Drivin slow on Sunday Mornin...and I never want to leave. That's it. It cracks me up that people are singing karaoke in this...I don't sing karaoke. I get too nervous and sound awful. But, I did sing this once, for a special friend, because I love it and them so much.
Find a way to take some time out...slow down and help your body renew. It may be after a night out of too much "fun". It's vital to find your center...find that smile playing across your lips without really knowing where it came from. It's that feeling that comes when you start drivin slow...
Joyfully yours,
Robyn
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