Anyone who guides his life according to spiritual practices knows that one of these practices includes right rest. The body and its requirements always need to be considered in proper living. This is not an admonition that eager spiritual students always heed. Instead they are often” burning the candle at both ends” in their desire to promote their ideas.
Spiritual preparations and actions ...
It is smart and self considering to remember that we are both human and spiritual beings, and just as our spirituality needs bright thinking, our humanity needs the restful care that times out bring. Spiritual preparations and action will always be with us; we will never run out of goals and instances that call for our love and devotion, and all these will require our healthy humanity as willing partners.
Be balanced in our living...
Not for nothing does the wise leader remind us to be balanced in our living, to give time and energy to the intentions of mind and spirit, but also to remember that we are mind/body beings, and the body’s demands must not be neglected in our search for spiritual excellence.
Value every part of himself...
The mature spiritual seeker learns to value every part of himself, actually to love every part of himself and not to ignore the obvious awarenesses for rest, play and relaxation. It is up to us to recognize when we need it, and take the time and space for good self care!
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