"Time off" often looks different from one family to another and may change as we grow. In our young life as husband and wife, when money was scarce, our "Date Night" might be a movie on television. I can remember how much I looked forward to watching the mini-series about John Adams. My husband and I cuddled on the couch with popcorn and a coke each week. Sometimes we would go for a walk or picnic in the park and watch the birds. We would ride bikes as a family and used the library to find books and videos of interest for free!
Our economic situation improved; we are now able to go away for "working" vacations, we attend conventions and at the same time have enjoyed seeing so much of the United States. We, now, can stay at hotels, popcorn and coke replaced with dinners out, but taking time off has the same therapeutic effects.
Find a way to rest, restore the soul, and try something new. My journal, filled with these memories is a treasure chest of joy. Take a few minutes to be thankful and write about your "Time Off."
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