Reset Through Rest and Recreation

Rest and engagement in recreational activities invites us to step out of the busyness of our lives and to reset. In the normal rhythms of life we can get caught up in the high energy dusty, whirly winds that spring up around us. When in the middle of a whirly wind, all we can see is the dust and debris that is flying around us. We can get so caught up in the whirly wind that we add to the energy and debris, losing sight of what is around us. Outside of the whirly wind, the world remains calm and unaffected. Stepping outside of the whirly wind, we have a much better view of our circumstance and the world. We see these storms of activity in our own lives and in the lives of people around us. Commentary in social media can result in whirly winds springing up as they are fed by incorrect or little information. We can also move at such a pace or without due care that we create whirly winds as we go. Circumstances can also prompt a whirl of activity.

God invites us to rest in Him. As we have this chance to change rhythm over the school holidays, we can step away from the whirly winds that have caught our attention and reset. Connecting to nature, family and friends, engaging in leisure activities and centring ourselves on God’s word, calms the winds of life that can spring up. We have time to breathe slowly, free of the dust and see the many gifts that God has given us through the people and opportunities He gives us each day. In this calm space, we see we have much to be grateful for and our path becomes clearer.