Rest
Today, I am tired.
my mind longs for quiet.
If you are weary, sleep.
If you are hungry, eat.
If your thoughts are clouded,
sit still, let the silence
settle over you
like a warm blanket
Encasing you in comfort.
Let the quiet restore
what the world has hardened,
Regain your peace, your rest.
I am of two minds today, as jetlag and an overwhelming tiredness has come over me. A month away from home and I want to rest and be quiet, but I also want to go on another adventure. It’s a complex mix of knowing it is time to rest and regain some strength, not burn out, but also to strive harder, go further, and explore more. I leave for Beijing in four days, a planned trip to visit universities and spend time with friends. My sons are coming with me, and we will explore the idea of building a new life in a new country.
Have a pleasant journey.