Taking Some Time

From Lou Tice:

How can the ancient tradition of Sabbath help you perform better at work and
feel energized and much more creative?

The ancient idea of Sabbath makes sense in modern times, too, and not just
in a religious way. How often do you set aside some time for yourself where
you entirely alter your routines? That is what is supposed to happen on the
Sabbath, or on a sabbatical, which comes from the same root word.

Sabbaticals are sometimes necessary if we are to stay fresh and creative. A
highly successful businessman I know took nine weeks off from his job. He
called it a sabbatical, and he went to Maine where he designed a barn and
took a photography course. When he came back to work, he told me that he was
filled with new ideas and felt much better equipped to lead.

Now, perhaps you are not in a position to take nine weeks off. But no matter
how busy you are, you can build in some time for short sabbaticals, even if
they are only two or three days at a time. Get off the main thoroughfare of
your life and live in an entirely different way for a while! Walk instead of
ride. Plant trees if you work in an office. Take a computer class if you
plant trees for a living. You get the idea.

You will find yourself feeling refreshed, revitalized and renewed. Try it
and see.