Elfchen or “Elevenies”
are poems with eleven words
in a pattern of
1+2+3+4+1
Embrace
Spontaneous Leisure
as you relax
and enjoy life today:
Sunday
Sunday
mornings always
are hurried “UP
‘N AT T’EM” days.
Rush!
Shower.
Get up.
And get dressed.
Then gobble your breakfast.
Church!
(Click the arrow below)
Listen
“Rush Hour”
for a minute …
Then click it off.
Frenzy!
Happy?
Not likely.
That “Happy Hardcore”
Destroys any residual sanity.
Yuck!
(Go back and click outta that sound!)
Repetitive,
nerve wracking…
Who needs it?
Put your feet up.
Relax!
Wallow
in silliness
for a while;
Find yourself some laughter.
Chuckle!
Find
some friends
to join you.
Good for your soul.
Laze!
A few friends took me up on my suggestion yesterday. My silly blog was titled, “Embrace a Camel” and I really went off the deep end. One little friend got into a box and joined the insanity club!
Do you take a day
to just be silly
and relax
every now and then?
It’s called “Spontaneous Leisure”
and I recommend it!
Today we slept in.
We dressed in a casual, leisurely fashion.
We ate brunch at 10: am
(our church didn’t ZOOM the service today
or we would’ve tuned in to it)
and then we went up to our sanctuary
and had our own worship service up there.
Embrace
Spontaneous Leisure.
Just treat yourself
Take an unintentional break –
Relax
Jesus
Accepts worship
Wherever it occurs.
God condones taking breaks.
Recline!
Question: “What does the Bible say about rest and relaxation?”.
Answer: “Rest” is defined as “peace, ease or refreshment.”
“Relax” means “to become loose or less firm,
to have a milder manner,
to be less stiff.”
The Bible speaks quite highly of rest.
Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to me,
all you who are weary and burdened,
and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,
for I am gentle and humble in heart,
and you will find rest for your souls.
For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Doctor
ordered relaxation:
Just sit back –
Put your feet up –
Chill!
Embrace Spontaneous Leisure
Do it today!
See ya tomorrow (God willing)
Love,
JanBeek
janbeek 
Comments on: "Embrace Spontaneous Leisure" (13)
Absolutely spot on! What a fantastic reminder!
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I hope you were able to do so today. ❤ Will you be around tomorrow? I'd like to treat you to lunch. ❤
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Jan, your post reminds us to avoid sweating the small (and sometimes big) things in life. Sometimes, we just need to embrace relaxation. Your Elfchen series brought a few smiles, and I enjoyed seeing both your church sanctuary and the one at home (Bob included).
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Thanks {{{Richard}}} – one of these days you need to come visit – and see both those sanctuaries and that Bob guy in person! ❤
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Meeting both of you is one of my special wishes.
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Fantastic post
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Thank you, Tanvir! 🥰
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You adapt so well to these different poetic forms – and provide a sound message
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Thank you, Derrick. I hope you choose to relax a while today, too.
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Yep
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Jan, thank you for the lesson on poetry. I don’t know much about it, but I know what I enjoy. You write so beautifully. This is a great lesson on spontaneity as well. Take care. Scott
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How kind of you to respond so thoughtfully! Thank you. Have a great week, Scott 👍🏽❤️
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Yes! And on the seventh day he rested! A lesson for all of us!
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