The Unbearable Lightness of Rest
An invitation to notice.
Instead of “'I’m sorry to hear that” I will say “congratulations” when someone tells me they’re quitting their job or leaving an arrangement of any kind that no longer works for them.
When somebody takes a break from work, even if their unavailability inconveniences me in some way, without hesitation, I say, “good for them”.
I want to communicate: I support you in this effort, of whatever significance it means to you, to leave society.
I’m becoming a disciple of letting go, releasing the grip, unclenching, lowering the volume, falling behind… for the moment, I am dedicated to follow the elusive divinity of rest.