Days on vs. days off

Do you look forward to a day off? A lot of workers do.

A couple of weeks ago, after listening to a professional talk about his heavy work schedule and how he looked forward to days off when he could lounge about and do nothing, a new view of time off from work struck my point of view.

I thought, “Instead of looking forward to days off, why not look forward to days on!”

I mean really! The concept of “days off,” is not very inspiring. It works out from a negative premise, implying that a large part of one’s life is spent doing things one would rather not do and needs to get away from.

If that is the case, then some major change in priorities needs to take place. Life is designed to be a joy to live. Yes, difficult and challenging periods occur, but overall, we should be enjoying our entire life, at work, at home, and everywhere else.

But, aside from that…why not look forward to “days on” instead of “days off?”

And by “days on” I’m talking about days that are filled with progressive spiritual exploration, adventure and inspiration.

A “day on” is not one of emptiness, idleness and frivolity, but space where worldly worries and fears are put aside and time and effort is dedicated to growing spiritually and living that spirituality. It’s a day with God.

Everyday should be a day with God. Everyday should be a “day on!”

If you can’t see that far yet, though, and still look forward to Friday evening, I’d encourage you to at least see the weekend in terms of days on with God rather than days off from work.

The rest of the week might become more enjoyable too!

Smiles…