I had it coming for a while now.
Too many weeks of running around, stressing out about all the things I had to do.
Too many days of not enough sleep, quick lunches or no food at all.
Too many hours of sitting at the computer, planning and worrying.
Too often the feeling of being overwhelmed, wondering how I could manage it all.
It started with a soft itching in my throat. Then a running nose. Then a feeling of heaviness in my legs. Now I am writing this from my bed, lying down with the flu.
I am weary. And sick.
I guess we all know this feeling of everything being simply too much.
We work too many hours because something just has to be done.
We don’t take time to relax, to really enjoy a meal.
We take chances and keep on working even though our bed’s calling for us. Sure we can survive on little sleep, but we shouldn’t have to.
We push everyone away because we’re so buried in work and worry.
We are weary, but we won’t admit it.
A few weeks ago I complained to my roommate how everything was just too much and I didn’t know where to start anymore.
She said, “You do know you’re allowed to say NO?”
My head knows, but my heart needs to know it, too.
My hands needs to release the task I hold on to so firmly and relax.
My mind needs to let go of the thought it keeps mulling over and shut down for a while. My spirit needs to stop worrying and come to rest.
My lips need to muster up the courage and say the redemptive words:
Stop.
No.
I am weary.
I need help.
If you’re weary this week, pause for a moment.
Allow yourself to rest a bit.
Your self does not depend on what you do.
Reach out for rest.
Reach out for help.
Writing for Five Minute Friday today.
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this is so real life, and I love your counsel to reach out for help! I’m here from FMF; thanks so much for visiting my blog, too!
Thank you!
Oh yes! The great reminder of saying, No.” But it can be so hard when we want to help everyone.
You’re right it is really hard. But so necessary, otherwise we’ll burn out. I wrote a series on setting boundaries for ourselves, check it out if you’re interested!
I’ll take a look at your boundaries ideas 😉 thanks!
Feel better soon! I think so often we forget that it’s ok to say no. Visiting from FMF where I’m parked in the #6 spot.
Thanks, Tara!
“You do know you’re allowed to say NO?” What????
Seriously I hope that you feel better soon and get the rest you need. Thanks for sharing this. Now snuggle back in and rest your weariness away.
Have a great weekend.
Thank you, have a great weekend too!