Comments on: A Neglected Spiritual Practice https://healthyspirituality.org/a-neglected-spiritual-practice/ Nurturing a vibrant healthy spirituality Tue, 27 Aug 2024 21:22:48 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 By: Nancy Ruegg https://healthyspirituality.org/a-neglected-spiritual-practice/#comment-13376 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 21:22:48 +0000 https://healthyspirituality.org/?p=8410#comment-13376 In reply to Jean Wise.

It’s a great verse to remember when we start feeling guilty for resting–even a little nap. (We know where THAT guilt comes from! )

]]> By: Jean Wise https://healthyspirituality.org/a-neglected-spiritual-practice/#comment-13360 Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:43:30 +0000 https://healthyspirituality.org/?p=8410#comment-13360 In reply to Linda Stoll.

Glad you liked this idea, Linda. I find as I relax that is when new ideas often come to me too so napping can be a door to wisdom too, not just rest. You used the word release – that is perfect one too. Hope you did get some rest after you read this post!

]]> By: Jean Wise https://healthyspirituality.org/a-neglected-spiritual-practice/#comment-13359 Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:41:51 +0000 https://healthyspirituality.org/?p=8410#comment-13359 In reply to Martha J Orlando.

Sometimes napping at the wrong time does disrupt a good nights sleep but right after lunch is a great time to take a nap. You have the right idea!

]]> By: Jean Wise https://healthyspirituality.org/a-neglected-spiritual-practice/#comment-13358 Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:40:26 +0000 https://healthyspirituality.org/?p=8410#comment-13358 In reply to Nancy Ruegg.

love that Bible verse you pointed out. I will remember that one!

]]> By: Jean Wise https://healthyspirituality.org/a-neglected-spiritual-practice/#comment-13357 Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:39:14 +0000 https://healthyspirituality.org/?p=8410#comment-13357 In reply to Carol Breidenbach.

what a good place to rest. I bet you need the rest spiritually after this long difficult season in your life. Praying for continual healing.

]]> By: Jean Wise https://healthyspirituality.org/a-neglected-spiritual-practice/#comment-13356 Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:38:25 +0000 https://healthyspirituality.org/?p=8410#comment-13356 In reply to Pat Forsman.

I bet as a preschool teacher you knew the value of a napping! What a good example for us to remember. I bet God has a special place in His heart for preschool teachers. ( :

]]> By: Jean Wise https://healthyspirituality.org/a-neglected-spiritual-practice/#comment-13355 Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:37:16 +0000 https://healthyspirituality.org/?p=8410#comment-13355 In reply to Yvonne Ortega.

Yvonne, how good to see you here!! Miss you!!

]]> By: Linda Stoll https://healthyspirituality.org/a-neglected-spiritual-practice/#comment-13350 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 20:58:49 +0000 https://healthyspirituality.org/?p=8410#comment-13350 oh my goodness, Jean, I never thought of napping as a spiritual practice. but oh it certainly is. listening to His whisper to come rest awhile, releasing the people, places, and things that have come across my path during the day, breathing deep and experiencing His love.

thank you for this profound invitation this afternoon. a good nap sounds lovely right about now, friend.

]]> By: Martha J Orlando https://healthyspirituality.org/a-neglected-spiritual-practice/#comment-13345 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 20:41:38 +0000 https://healthyspirituality.org/?p=8410#comment-13345 I had thought about a good night’s sleep in this way, but not napping until you mentioned it here, Jean. Yes, I’ve found as I’ve gotten older, a brief nap after lunch is all I need to restore my energy and sense of calm. It’s never smart to try to make important decisions or creative moves when we’re in need of a refreshing nap. I enjoyed one today, in fact!
Blessings!

]]> By: Nancy Ruegg https://healthyspirituality.org/a-neglected-spiritual-practice/#comment-13344 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 20:40:19 +0000 https://healthyspirituality.org/?p=8410#comment-13344 Sometimes I just lay my head back in my office chair and nod off for a bit–just enough to recharge my energy, not enough to disrupt the night’s sleep. The Bible even includes a verse for nappers: “He gives to His beloved sleep” (Psalm 127:2b). It sure can work wonders for us–body, mind, and spirit!

]]> By: Carol Breidenbach https://healthyspirituality.org/a-neglected-spiritual-practice/#comment-13343 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 20:23:13 +0000 https://healthyspirituality.org/?p=8410#comment-13343 I just had a good nap in the recliner in Lenny’s room. A nursing student covered me with a blanket from the warmer. It was just what I needed.

]]> By: Pat Forsman https://healthyspirituality.org/a-neglected-spiritual-practice/#comment-13341 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 17:03:38 +0000 https://healthyspirituality.org/?p=8410#comment-13341 thank you jean…i will think abt this…sounds restorative..as a preschool teacher..children were required to rest and nap..was a challenging time for teachers with the non nappers…but it taught us to be soothers and im sure God is soothing is at our rest times if we let Him..
peace

]]> By: Yvonne Ortega https://healthyspirituality.org/a-neglected-spiritual-practice/#comment-13340 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:45:10 +0000 https://healthyspirituality.org/?p=8410#comment-13340 Yes, I nap sometimes because I am exhausted or sick. Thank you for including it, Jean.

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