What Do You See Outside YOUR Open Window Today?

What Do You See Outside YOUR Open Window Today?
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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Time to Hibernate - UPDATED 10/30/13

This was originally written one year ago, and I am still trying to do these same things...This past Sunday afternoon I attempted to sit in this exact same spot and write to you on my laptop, and it went into hibernation again, plus I couldn't even find a signal, so I gave up and went inside. I'll get it figured out again soon...I need that space and place for my sanity's sake!  So I just re-read what I wrote a year ago, and relived the moment of peace and serenity.  Thought you could use the same kind of thoughts...although it isn't Sunday yet, so we can't go take an afternoon nap.  Although I do have a little couch in my office that I just might make use of if I get a moment...ahhh, no, better not let them catch me napping...wouldn't look too good. (I'm taking a brief after lunch break at the moment---gotta get back to work now).   Well, enjoy your fall afternoon.  I'll get back to writing in the present time again soon...just been busy and distracted lately.



Original Writing: Sunday 10/21/2012:
There's something different about today...a beautiful autumn day...The Lord's Day ~
"This is the day the Lord has made...we WILL rejoice and be glad in it!"....Psalm 118:24
I'm sitting outside in a little woodsy sanctuary in my yard...an alcove in the trees that has appealed  beckoned to me ever since we moved to this house about 9 months ago.  Of course, all through the summer it has been a bit too warm (and buggy) to sit outside for long, and today is really the first day that was comfortable enough to even try.  (There were a few mosquitoes, but thanks to my sister's AVON bug repellant, I survived their attack).

I thought I could hide away here and write and take pictures of the birds...but someone discovered me and took MY picture instead! (Thanks, John!) 

I did manage to get a few telephoto pics of a Flycatcher taking a momentary rest from his labors:






I am not sure if this is a Great Crested Flycatcher, as he has a yellow belly...but the rest of his markings don't quite match up.  Any birdwatchers out there know what this is? There are several of them flitting around the yard and trees today...very active, but not particularly noisy. 






My laptop decided to go into hibernation so I had to come inside to finish this...and now my desktop is acting very lethargic, and I have reverted back to the laptop, which had to be connected and brought back out of hibernation.  Which reminds me...they say our bears are getting ready to go into hibernation for the winter soon...yes, even here in Florida.  I wonder where they go to hide away from it all?  I guess they have their own secret "woodsy alcoves" where they can retreat and stay out of the watchful eyes of the world while they rest and recuperate from their active breeding and feeding season.

The Lord gave His creation the Sabbath as a day of rest...a day set apart to "hibernate" away from the cares of the world and rest. 

"And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done.  Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because in it He rested from all His work which God had created and made."  Genesis 2:2-3

So, that is what is different about today...it is the Lord's Day, His Sabbath...a day to rest from our labors and honor and worship Him.  It was good to be in the House of the Lord this morning...and it is also good to find a place to "hibernate" away and do what brings rest to your body and soul and mind for a spell.  For me, a hidden quiet place nestled on the edge of the woods (no worries...always in view of the house in case a bear seeking his hiding place should suddenly appear)...a sanctuary in which to read, write, or just sit and observe nature and be at peace.  Helps to calm the spirit and repair the frazzled nerves before the return to work on the morrow.

"The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song I will praise Him."  Psalm 28:7

I hope that you have found a place of quiet rest somewhere today.  You may not have the woods, but perhaps you live near the sea, or a park, or maybe for you it is a quiet nook in your home away from the television and noise of the "crowds"...maybe even your own bedroom.  Wherever it is, take time to "hibernate" for a little while and give your body, mind and spirit a chance to recharge and recuperate.  It is a God-ordained plan...it's good for you. God said so. 
"Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good..." Genesis 1:31
So, don't feel guilty when you take that Sunday afternoon nap, or walk, or just sit and do absolutely nothing for a while.  It's OK! 

10 comments:

  1. Personally I sacked out on the couch! SHhhhh! Love the bird pics.

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    1. I won't tell anyone. Sometimes the couch is the handiest spot for a nap, especially if you happen to be sitting on it when you nod off! Ha Ha! Personally, I prefer my recliner...and my husband has taken plenty of pictures of me with mouth open and drooling to prove it...but I have also deleted every one! LOL!!!

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  2. I didn't get my needed amount of sleep Saturday night. So, after being at church all morning and having a soup-sandwich lunch,I sacked out on the couch for a few hours. Naps are a blessing in my book.

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    1. I so agree...too bad we have to wait for the weekend to get caught up on our napping! But, thank the Lord for that time to recuperate from busy weeks. Glad you were able to do just that. Yes, Naps are a blessing from the Lord!

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  3. I like to hibernate, but am nap-disabled. I try and just cannot fall asleep in daylight! But getting lost in a good book is just as refreshing for me!

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    1. Yes, I agree...reading is very relaxing for me, and sometimes my eyes do go shut...just to rest them a spell of course....

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  4. A beautiful post, Pam! I love enjoying a relaxing day on Sunday. Thanks so much for sharing!

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    1. Hi Dianna! Sunday's coming...and my body is already saying, hurry up and get here! I think we have missed the boat by not doing as the Mexicans do, and have an afternoon "siesta". But then we'd have to work longer hours later to make up for it...so, I guess I'll just find little moments to take a break and recharge my batteries as needed. That's what I'm doing right now...reading what my friends have written is always so therapeutic! Thank you for being one of them!

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  5. Hi Pamela! Gotta love Skin So Soft!

    I love a call to quiet and rest. It's almost like I need permission, which is weird. We all need rest as much as busyness, so I enjoyed your post all about taking that big mental breath to recharge!
    Hope your Sunday coming up will be a restful one!
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    1. God knew we would need a day of rest, so He created the Sabbath for us. It is too bad we all forget why it's there for us. We should not feel guilty when we take time to rest. If God rested from His labors, then so should we! Now, back to my nap. :)

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