Finally Slowing Down
It’s August, one of the hottest months in Louisiana, and we are over it. The heat is too much, and responsibility cares nothing about it or our frizzed edges because she is still showing up at our doorstep (with no pedicure and ashy knees), waiting for us to acknowledge her dreadful presence. Because no matter what’s going on in our lives or with the heat index, responsibility is always in our business. But we have a solution, not for responsibility (sorry sis, she ain’t going anywhere), but for how we are going to handle things throughout the rest of this month. We. Are. Taking. A. Break.
Now, can we take a break from most of our responsibilities? Naw. But what we can take a break from is doing the most. We can schedule rest and joy. We can say no to some events and yes to doing nothing. We can be mindful of overextending ourselves and dial it back. We can let go of some worries and trust that everything will work out.
Look, these 12 months go by so fast. Therefore, before we look up, it’s time to buy school supplies, pick out Halloween costumes, and figure out who is bringing the potato salad to the family holiday gathering. So, right now, this month, while we have breath in our bodies… let’s choose August to be the month when we are intentional about taking it slow. We’ve done what we could in recent months, and we will need all the strength we can muster, plus the Holy Ghost, to get through the rest of the year. So, let’s take it slow for these next few weeks, concentrate on us, and then get back on our grind after we’ve had the rest we so deeply need and deserve.
What Taking a Break Looks Like
We are aware that breaks and rest look different for everyone. So, do whatever you need for you and your situation. If it’s a day of nothing, decluttering a space, taking walks (if you can withstand the heat), meeting up with a friend, or whatever soothes your soul. But no matter what, remember to consider yourself a little more than usual this month. Trust us, if you do this - your mind, body, and soul will thank you in September.
What’s Next for BWFS
In August, BWFS will host an event centered on doing nothing. Yup, you read that right - that’s just how tired we are.
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Here’s to doing the least,
Samjah