Relaxation can cultivate creativity. Yet giving in to the impulse to work in these conditions undermines the point of taking a break. (In other words, here's a rambling personal piece.)
This is Amy‘s dad, one of the grandparents credited with helping her have a relaxing vacation, although I readily admit that her mother and youngest sister did 10-times the work I did with her boys at the shore. I just want her readers to know that amongst all of her relaxing moments at the beach house, Amy also voluntarily cooked dinner for the extended family every night she was with us. This was a real treat, both for the work my wife did not have to do, but also for the fact that Amy is a really good and creative cook. Thanks, Amy/!!
This is Amy‘s dad, one of the grandparents credited with helping her have a relaxing vacation, although I readily admit that her mother and youngest sister did 10-times the work I did with her boys at the shore. I just want her readers to know that amongst all of her relaxing moments at the beach house, Amy also voluntarily cooked dinner for the extended family every night she was with us. This was a real treat, both for the work my wife did not have to do, but also for the fact that Amy is a really good and creative cook. Thanks, Amy/!!
So glad you felt refreshed after the beach trip- we all need time to pull back from our own expectations and just allow ourselves to rest.
Aside: I loved “the other Bennet sister”!Redeems a character I always felt sad for!
Such a good post, Amy. In a culture obsessed with productivity and efficiency, this is a needed reminder of the need for rest and play and downtime.
This is funny, and TRUE! Thanks, Amy. :)
Brava!
It's always important to take time for one's self.