One and a half weeks until summer break.
While I am really looking forward to six weeks of no schedules, no students and no early mornings, I must admit that I’m also scared.
I’m scared that my to-do list is too full.
I’m worried that I can’t get it all done and will let people down.
I’m afraid that the six weeks will fly by and I’ll have wasted my time with nonsense.
I need rest so desperately, and yet I somehow don’t know how.
As I sit down and pour my heart out to you, you take me back to a familiar story.
A tale of two sisters who have a house full of guests and a long list of chores.
While one of them hustles and stresses and runs around, the other one just sits down and listens.
I identify with the hustler and sympathize with the listener, when I hear your voice ringing in my ear and heart:
Don’t do. Just be.
The truth is so simple.
But sometimes the simple things are the hardest to practice.
I will give it a try this summer.
Thank you.
Writing for Five Minute Friday today.
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Don’t do. Just be! Such an important reminder for all of us. It is so easy to do do do. I also can’t help but think of Mary and Martha when I read your post. Blessings and rest to you my friend. Im in the 57 spot this week.
Thank you, friend!
Oh, I can relate to this Katha. As a former teacher and a Martha, the summers seemed full of possibility and also pressure. It sounds like you have a healthy perspective. Rest. Be. Trust. I’m really glad I stopped by for your beautiful post and reminder for me this day. I’m your FMF neighbor #61. I’ll be back to visit!
Thank you, Beth!