Just Breathe

A recent e-mail post from the Alban Institute focused on the need for clergy self-care. One of the articles stressed the importance of intentional breathing, e.g., breathe in to the count of four and breathe out to the count of six or breathe in to the count of four, hold to the count of seven and then breathe out to the count of eight. When Jesus invites us to come to him and rest, he is inviting us to breathe deeply and intentionally the Spirit, the Life-Giver, the Advocate and the Guide. It's an invitation to reject the urgency this time of year seeks to impose upon us and to accept the serenity and sanctity of life God offers us.