It is a day when we have the opportunity to slow down, re-energize, and listen again to what is happening in our minds and hearts.
You know that Sunday when even the day rests under the covers – dodging the icy gaps between autumn and winter – and you’re sure (or is it the impression?) that the problems have passed? In the mornings that begin at noon, the body wakes up with that feeling of renewed youth and eyes swollen with serenity. What could this be? Escape? Rest? Is it good? Is it bad?
Studies show that periods of slowing down and leisure are essential for mental and physical health. They help reduce levels of stress and restore energy, promoting the necessary balance between professional and personal life. The brain also needs moments of pause to process information, consolidate memories and foster creativity. So Sunday rest is more than an escape: it is a biological necessity.
Rest Sunday
The origin of the concept of a weekly day of leisure in Western culture seems to be traced back to Shabbat (or Sabbath), the Jewish Sabbath, in which rest and worship have been permitted since biblical times. In fact, according to this tradition, God rested on the seventh day after the creation of the world. Christianity has reinterpreted and adapted the practice.
In the first centuries after Jesus, Christians began to observe Sunday as a sacred landmark, primarily in honor of Christ’s resurrection, which, according to the New Testament, occurred on Sunday. This day became known as the “Lord’s Day” (Dominicain Latin), which at some point became “domingo” in Portuguese and other Latin languages.
A break from the chaos
Over the centuries, the observance of Sunday as a day of rest and worship has established itself in many Western societies, influencing the structure of the working week and social calendars. Due to trade union struggles, this break has brought together three instances: the value of restof the sacred and of the rights of every worker.
The heart, on the other hand, perhaps responds more poetically. Moments of tranquility allow us to listen to our thoughts and feelings without the interference of everyday chaos. It is the time for intuitionto appreciate the little things in everyday life and experience a peace that, amid the hustle and bustle of the week, can seem unattainable. Deep down, both science and the heart agree that we need these breaks to keep us whole and even young.
By Kaká Werá – Vida Simples magazine
He is an ecologist of being and a cultivator of the art of balancing human nature.
Source: Terra
Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.
