My definition of a Sabbatical is the soul-searching break from a world that is polluted with technology and inhuman interactions.
Humans – more often than what we think – need a break from the things that appear to offer instant gratification and to perform tasks that allow us to interact with unnatural elements.
Considering that each and every one of us is born from a womb, carried for several months inside the Mother’s belly, the next best thing to experiencing that flotation is swimming.
Spending time inside bodies of water, such as the sea, lakes, rivers or even the pool is a way to relieve one’s stress.
The key element though, is to abandon all distractions behind. No cellphones. No radio. No email. No computers. Instead, grab a book, a glass of your favorite beverage and absorb the sounds of nature.
Being on a Sabbatical means that you learn the things you *thought* you had learned – all over again. You look closer at the details in front of you, at low level. You bow to nature, you respect it, you don’t antagonize it. You forget for a while that the Internet ever existed or that modern communication often exclusively involves a screen and a keyboard.
As humans we need healing of personal matters, to unleash the junk we often carry along; the burnout from technology is far too much at times. Relaxation during a Sabbatical involves both your mind, your spirit and your body – a triad of personal elements that defines you as a human being.
Make this the last blog post that you will read for a while and embark on a short and gratifying journey, simply to rediscover yourself.
In order to make it through life I find I have to incorporate all those in to my DAILY life. Moments in the day with “no screens”, a half hour of reading, laughing with my daughter, good conversation with my wife, running with my friends. Having a business working with plants helps keep my life a working sabbatical. Good luck and more importantly…..enjoy
Well said, Shane.
The interesting part about humans, is that despite our common DNA that would qualify us as “brothers” and “sisters” of the same species, we develop distinct personalities with distinct methods and functions in our daily lives; whether intended or not.
Each one does things differently but deep down inside we all share common, basic needs.
But that will be expanded upon in another post 😀
Yes, we all need some time away from the PC as much of the rest of world doesn’t even know domaining exists…
Acro,
This is exactly what I was alluding to in a post I write a couple weeks ago and I think it’s really important.
If you can, please take a moment to read my post and leave a comment if you feel so inclined.
http://thefromainer.com/take-a-healthy-approach-to-domaining
Peace.
As I was saying to a friend yesterday, the internet and technology in general has made it incredibly simple to reach out across the world at any moment and jump into someone else’s stream of consciousness…but just because it is possible doesn’t mean it is always appreciated or even healthy. If I don’t get my dose of regular solitude I get grumpy 🙂 Grrrrrrr.