There is something about knowing that the work week is winding down that gives me a sense of peace, of\u00c2\u00a0taking a deeper breath, of a relaxation of habitual tension\u00c2\u00a0between my shoulder blades. Even now, writing this, I feel that unraveling of tension though I am composing this post on a Wednesday for publication later this week. Fridays are the longest day at my job, 9 hours instead of the usual 8, but they are still a kind of Shangri-La, a pocket\u00c2\u00a0of extra joy knowing that weekend is only hours away. And I am not the only one who feels this. All of my co-workers love the last day of the week, too, and so do most of my clients.<\/p>\n
\u00c2\u00a0I wish I might bottle that sense of peace and relaxation everyday. It makes me wonder if a regular meditation practice might afford me some of the same peace, some of the same relaxation as a Friday does. I need to try it.<\/p>\n
\u00c2\u00a0If daily meditation offers the same kind of tension dissipation, I will let you know.<\/p>\n
\u00c2\u00a0Meanwhile, as the week winds down I am enjoying the weekend as it looms like a joyous mountain of quiet fun. I hope your weekend is wonderful, this week and always.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I love Fridays. Most people who work a regular 9 to 5 job do. Even on the weeks, like this one, when I will have to work half a day on Saturday as well, I still love Fridays. \u00c2\u00a0 There is something about knowing that the work week is winding down that gives me …<\/p>\n
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