"Thank God it's Friday!" is a familiar refrain. A dominant one across cultures. Four words that carry the weight and cares of an entire week plus three in many cases, especially for those balancing other responsibilities like family, school, second jobs and side gigs.
Commitment to our work is imperative, however, we must also make self care a priority. If we are not well in our mind, we are without clarity. If our body is sick, our daily functioning is limited, and if we are ill within our spirit, we are unable to receive. Attempts to live with imbalance leads to incapacity and our ability to operate at maximum capacity for giving in our service to humanity through our work becomes distorted.
"Each person deserves a day away in which no problems are confronted, no solutions searched for. Each of us needs to withdraw from the cares which will not withdraw from us." ~ Dr. Maya Angelou
Balance is a necessity and we must seek it in every aspect of our lives. When it is not a priority, we decrease our opportunities to experience joy. When this occurs, our peace is disturbed and resentment sets in. Most times, we don't hate our jobs, we have just allowed the frustration that comes along as a result of depletion of resources to dominate our lives. Our resources are our minds, our bodies, and our spirits and we must protect them.
Are you living for Fridays?
What is causing the loss of joy in your work?
In what ways can you begin to recover balance in your life?
