There’s so much we can learn from the smaller shifts. Even when it comes to ways we think about rejuvenation, and creating space for it.
Consider the sun’s daily journey. We rarely notice its moment-to-moment movement. Yet, at dawn and dusk, these accumulated small shifts suddenly become obvious. The sun’s gradual change, which is harder to notice throughout the day, reveals itself dramatically as the sun begins to set.
As the sunrise and sunset show us, these gradual changes add up over time. When it comes to creating space for rejuvenation, small cumulative shifts matter, too.
Here’s a way to think about rest and feeling refreshed over a longer timeframe. Reflect on these questions about the past decade:
How has your idea of “feeling refreshed” changed over the last ten years?
What things do you do differently now to rest and recover compared to 10 years ago?
What activities have always helped you feel rested and energized?
How do you think the way you recharge could continue to change with time?
Taking a long-term view allows you to spot subtle shifts that might go unnoticed in shorter periods. It’s like watching the sun’s journey across the sky – individual moments may seem unremarkable, but over time, the change becomes profound. Like horizon lines stretching out before you, this broader view can help you appreciate how far you’ve come and how your small, consistent efforts have gradually built up over time.
Through the years, you’ve been learning more about what it means to find rhythms, rest, and rejuvenation than you realize. And even if you still have ways to go, what you’ve already been discovering matters more than you know.
Remember, in the same way the sun’s position becomes clear at specific times of day, your cumulative efforts for rejuvenation will show themselves in noticeable ways over time, too. Keep giving attention to those small shifts. – Morgan Harper Nichols
