We accept that crops grow and then get harvested and then the field lies fallow.
We accept that animals hibernate.
But when it comes to our own sense of meaning, we expect constant summer...
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@Daojoan thanks for this. It’s good to think I’m not the only one.
@Daojoan Great text, thank you 😑
@Daojoan This deeply resonated with me. Thank you for sharing.
It reminded me of this interview with Jillian Johnsrud and her description of burnout as a biological protection mechanism to escape bad situations.
https://moneywithkatie.com/the_mwk_show/mini-retirements/?ref=activitypub
Jillian also referenced the Old Testament concept of a taking a year of rest every 7 years (sabbatical year), as a mega version of taking every 7th day of work off (sabbath day).
https://www.gotquestions.org/sabbatical-year.html?ref=activitypub
