{"id":680,"date":"2018-07-04T16:38:19","date_gmt":"2018-07-04T20:38:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/atashajordan.com\/?p=680"},"modified":"2020-02-01T19:15:08","modified_gmt":"2020-02-02T00:15:08","slug":"holidays-as-a-day-of-rest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atashajordan.com\/blog\/holidays-as-a-day-of-rest\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Holidays as a Day of Rest"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I\u2019ve really been looking forward to Fourth of July, but it might not be for the reasons that you expect. Living in Philadelphia means that there is A LOT to do for Independence Day. Whether it\u2019s the parade, free access to museums, massive sand sculptures, concerts, or the huge fireworks display, Philly is poppin\u2019 on July 4th. Philadelphia was the first capital of the US, after all. However, I haven\u2019t been excited for these activities. Don\u2019t get me wrong, I plan to take in the fireworks and maybe some of the festivals\u00a0later today, but my excitement stems from something else. I\u2019ve been looking forward to the holiday because, to me, July 4th is a day of rest!<\/p>\n

In general, I tend to go non-stop. Growing up with a go-getter mum like I did, it was almost impossible not to become just like her. Through most of my weeks, I\u2019m either grinding at school, in the hospital<\/a>, or on my internship<\/a>, but I fully recognize the importance of taking time to rest \u2013 time to take care of myself. So that\u2019s what I\u2019m doing today! In the Bible, Genesis 2:2 says, \u201cHe rested on the seventh day from all His work that he had done.\u201d God set a great example for us in demonstrating the importance of resting.<\/p>\n

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For me, resting has many different forms. Today, I went to the gym, washed my hair, and chilled at a caf\u00e9 writing with a friend. On another day of rest, I might get my nails done or binge watch some tv. A day of rest might be completely different to you. I hope that you\u2019ll consider using holidays as a day of\u00a0rest to do whatever it is that brings you joy, peace, and rest.\u00a0 Your mind, body, and soul will thank you.<\/p>\n

Peace and blessings,<\/p>\n

Atasha Jordan, MD (to be)<\/p>\n

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