I need a break from all the things, but since I can’t take a break from all the things, I’m taking a break from some of the things–the things over which I actually have some control. My blog is one of those things.
As much as I look forward to sharing a little beauty, writing posts, and interacting with other bloggers, and as much as I need blogging to balance out some of the weekly madness, I realize just how much even this thing I enjoy has not been “as enjoyable” because my words are trapped in grief and [mental] exhaustion. [And] I’m fighting to find the time and energy when I need to “sit still” and “just be” whenever I can for the next few days.
My hiatus will be brief, so please bear with me. I’ll be back with beauty and light in a week or two.
If you’d like to read a blog post with useful content, check out my Brittany’s post, “Decluttering Your Schedule, Overcoming Overwhelmed.”
Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out […]? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” –Matthew 11:28-30 MSG
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Chandra, take all the time you need. So glad you decided to do this. We love you and your cheerful, meaningful, fun posts. We will be here when you get back. Blessings dear friend. And hugs from my heart.
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Enjoy your break, Chandra 🙂
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Take all the time you need. And kudos to you for recognizing and responding to your need to create a little space for YOU in the schedule. If we don’t do it for ourselves, no one else is going to do it for us.
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Take all the time you need, Chandra, and take care of yourself! We’ll be here whenever you get back.
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We all need times of rest. Enjoy!
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I’m sorry you are feeling overwhelmed!! But you NEED this time. The blog should be a fun release, not an obligation!! You come back to it when you really can and not before.
You are so lovely to even post this… I just don’t blog for weeks on end, then realize what I’ve done and jump back in as i can, full of guilt! We can’t do everything, all the time. Especially not during a period of grief. Your soul needs to recuperate so it can blossom again, just like a tree or flower.
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You are so devoted to your blog, now take some time for you. Hugs…
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Enjoy your break, Chandra, take time for yourself!
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You matter more than any blog.
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This blog is a fun blog – and it should be fun for you writing it foremost, or there would not be much fun in this blog to read, either. So yes, I echo all the others, first think yourself, your family, yourself, your students, yourself … you get my drift. That is not egoistical – it is necessary. We only have fun here if you have fun doing this. If it s not fun, stop it. Do not see your blog as a chore. You do not HAVE to write here. And sometimes time demands for other priorities. Particularly for a mother and family woman as you are.
Hugs. A prayer for you to feel better. And – get a daylight lamp … because you sound as if the oncoming fall depresses you.
We are waiting here patiently – I have you in my reader and when you post again, you will show up again.
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I am proud of you.
Take the time you need.
We will be here waiting.
Be good to you
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Take care of yourself. I’ll miss your blog while you’re gone, but I’m sure you’re doing the right thing.
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Enjoy your much needed break!
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Enjoy your rest. ❤
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A break is always a good idea. Especially so that you can come back with renewed enthusiasm. Enjoy yourself. And breathe.
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Have a nice break, it will do you good. I look forward to reading all your beautiful post when you get back.
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Better to take a break than to be one. Be well my friend. Be ready, tree love soon is orangeing. 🍁 🍂
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Take the time your soul requires, we will be here when you get back. Your light is precious and you need to guard it. Besides, a field lain fallow for a time produces a richer crop, there is beauty even in nothingness. xoxo
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Yes…there is…I wish I could say that to some of the other areas of my life. I actually feel/felt lost without blogging 2-3 times a week. I need it for sanity, I think.
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