I just finished writing a book and was looking for inspiration to share in a post. There wasn’t much to be had! When you or I are uninspired and tired, it’s better to rest.
Remember that Brahman/Emptiness/The Radiant Darkness/The Mystery, has taken form into, as, and through our bodies. The body isn’t a perpetual motion machine but, needs rest and care; the mind, likewise.
The particular body-mind that each of us inhabits, has its own unique requirements for balance. We do better when we pay attention to those. Because I’m more introvert than extrovert, having three days of social events in a row (while finishing a book) has exhausted me. I need time alone to recharge, read fiction, and lay around relaxing. Extroverts and athletes probably wouldn’t need this same amount of time alone and would be better with MORE company and more exercise.
Whatever kind of person you are, take time to find out what your body-mind needs. In the New Testament of the Christian Bible, Jesus summarizes the commandments (the Western version of yamas and niyamas) and says, ‘love God above all else, and love your neighbor as yourself.’ If you’re not taking care of and loving yourself, it’s highly unlikely you’ll be much good to others nor a good servant to The Mystery.