We need balance between being conscientious about our spiritual practices and knowing when we need to take a break, reassess, renew or embellish them. Sometimes we can be so one-pointed in a practice that we begin to do it from rote and routine and don’t realize we aren’t reaping the benefits that are possible.
My wife and I took a break and we stopped watching ALL national cable news and that includes MSNBC and CNN. We watch local weather and that's it. I haven't watched "Morning Joe" or Rachel Maddow for 10 months and I've never been happier. Now I get my information from Jon Stewart, John Oliver, Colbert and Bill Maher. If we're "On the Road to Doomsday" at least we'll be laughing.
I was exhausted and then I decided to prioritize my day and make sure I include time for reading and just relaxing doing nothing.
My wife and I took a break and we stopped watching ALL national cable news and that includes MSNBC and CNN. We watch local weather and that's it. I haven't watched "Morning Joe" or Rachel Maddow for 10 months and I've never been happier. Now I get my information from Jon Stewart, John Oliver, Colbert and Bill Maher. If we're "On the Road to Doomsday" at least we'll be laughing.