Sacred Idleness

SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2006
"Work is not always required...there is such a thing as sacred idleness, the cultivation of which is now fearfully neglected." -- George Macdonald

It is now 27 days since I left South Florida, my home of 28 years to relocate in  Marietta, GA.   My son has been living here for two years and I had reached the point in my life where I knew it was time for a major change.

In the process of unpacking, I'm "discovering" all kinds of goodies. Today's was the book Simple Abundance by Sarah Ban Breathnach which was given to me by my friend Irene.

If you're not familiar with it, the book is a collection of 365 daily readings/lessons of comfort and joy -- all in support of finding our authentic selves and the authentic life we were born to live.

Interestingly enough, prior to picking up the book, I had an extended conversation with Irene. I was sharing with her the difficulties I was experiencing with regard to adjusting to my new environment.

She suggested that I let go and surrender --- and take the day "off" --- from working, thinking, worrying, etc., etc. And I did just that --- and ended up finding the book which basically turned out to be a confirmation of what my friend had already told me.

Even more curious is the fact that she was the one who gave me the book in the first place -- so I take the entire experience as a major synchronistic occurence --- a sign, if you will --- that all is well --- in Divine Right order --- and that this day of Sacred Idleness --- was just part of the perfection of it all.