So, how much down time do you usually take in a day? 5 minutes? 10 minutes? None? I am a huge advocate for down time. Everyone needs a few minutes a day, that are just theirs, when their minds can just wander, and let all the business of the day float away. This is what biking does for me. I had stopped biking for a couple weeks there, and during that time I have to admit, I could feel the tension growing within me. So I have started back up again. Everyday I get about 25 minutes in the morning, and 25 minutes in the afternoon of complete alone time. I am coasting down the side walks of Tampa, either heading to work, or heading home. My brain is allowed to just wander and go where ever it wants, and get rid of the baggage from the day.
This morning while riding, I couldn't help but wonder about the people driving along side me. Some of them sipping coffee, putting on make up (which drives me nuts), singing along to something, or listening to the news. But they all looked rushed. They are rushing to their job, and probably have little to no actually down time. I was reminded of a great book by N.T. Wright called, Reflecting the Glory.
This is technically a "Lentan" Devotional but I find its readings to be quite wonderful throughout the entire year. These readings walk us through Lent and the Passion, reminding us of the gift we were given at Easter, and to take some down time. They remind us to "reflect." Let our minds wander and process, reflecting on what we are doing and why. But they also remind us to 'reflect' with our lives.
How do I reflect with my life? Well, there are only 92 days left until we celebrate the birth of our Saviour. As that time approaches, on my bike rides, I am going to be thinking about reflecting, and how my life reflects the gifts that I have been given on that Christmas evening...
PeaceLoveCoffee!
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