
Sleeping Hippo. Photo by Tim De Pauw from Unsplash.
Fatigue
Refusing to stop,
counting on powering through;
just keep on going!
What arrogance to ignore
the body’s urgent message!
Living in a fog,
forgetful, disorganized,
zero energy.
What arrogance to ignore
the body’s urgent message!
Copyright© 2023 by Cheryl Batavia
Time to Take a Break!
Stress, medical and dental appointments, health issues…all easily resolved problems, I believe. It’s time to pause and regroup.
I will miss my blogging friends every day. ❤
You are so smart to listen and take a rest. We’ll miss you too, Cheryl! But are sending our best wishes!
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Thanks, Wynne! ❤
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Have a good rest, Cheryl! We will miss you and look forward to your return!
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Thank you, Ellen. ❤
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Makes sense – I’m thinking about doing the same.
take care
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Thank you, Leo. ❤
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My Dad was a workaholic and once in a meeting when he was exhorting others to work harder, he made the point that he had not been on vacation in two years. His boss called him arrogant and sent him home on forced vacation.
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Thanks, Geoff, for sharing that story. ❤ 🙂
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what a great boss!!!! tx, Cheryl for reminding us to take good care of ourselves – we need it for total mind body health! take care ❤
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Thank you, da-AL for your kind comment. ❤
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And we will miss you. I miss you already.
But I totally understand. Take a break to refocus and recharge. Please. Blessing you my friend.
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Thank you, Selma. ❤
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Enjoy your break, Cheryl! I can identify ❤️
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Thank you, Ingrid. ❤
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Trying to do it all does take its toll. All the best in taking care of what matters the most for you and your loved ones ❤
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Thank you, Rosaliene ❤
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Everyone need an occasional break. Come back soon. 😊
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Thanks, Pepper! ❤
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All the best, Cheryl! We will miss you!
Joanna
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Thank you, Joanna! ❤
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You are more than welcome!
Love the photo!
Joanna
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Enjoy your break and hope to see you back refreshed and recharged! 🙏
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Thanks, Colin. ❤
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Most welcome! 😊🤗
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as we will miss you too Cheryl … but great idea to take care of business and return fully recharged!
take care, big HUGS 🙂
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Thank you, Kate. ❤ ❤ ❤
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Pl take good care of yourself and come back soon refreshed. Thanks.
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Thank you, JM. ❤ ❤ ❤
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We all know this one and you’re picture was just perfect Cheryl! Take good care and take all of time you need. You are already missed! Sending love and blessings! ❣️
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Thank you, Cindy. ❤ ❤ ❤
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💗💗💗
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Smart. I can relate to the hippo in the photo🥹
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Thanks, Sheereen. ❤ Sorry to hear you can relate to the hippo!
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A break, well deserved, Cheryl! Take it easy and get some rest.💖
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Thank you, Eugi. ❤ ❤ ❤
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Most welcome, Cheryl! 💖
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Hi Cheryl,
Life is tiring and less interesting without breaks.
Seeking the feeling of the need to ‘take a break’ is genuine.
Enjoy your break!
Take more time to organize and rediscover yourself!
😁💪🌍
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Thank you, Lokesh! ❤
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Looks like my vacation beach pictures. I would wear trunks though.
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🙂
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I can understand. Break is advisable at times. We’ll miss you, Cheryl. Take rest and care. Have a nice time. My best wishes 💐💖🙏
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Thank you, KK, for your kind words. ❤
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Love that you are listening to your body! Take care and be well. ❤
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Thanks, Layla! ❤
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I hope you have a restful and rejuvenating break. ❤️
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Thank you, LaDonna. ❤ ❤ ❤
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Wishing you well dear Cheryl🤗🌸💕Great poetry, enjoy that much needed break.
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Thank you, Henrietta, for your kind words. ❤
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Sounds like the middle of one of my ultra races ha. Take care, the body always knows when it needs a rest.
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Thank you, Brian, for your empathetic comment! ❤ Hope you are well.
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How very true! I love this and the photo too! Gives a whole new meaning to the word Sprawl! ( our prompt for d’verse yesterday)
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Hope you are doing well and this is not your condition!! :>)
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Thank you, Dwight. ❤ I am well and making an effort never to look like that! 🙂
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:>) me too!
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It’s so important to take care of ourselves physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. I’m still learning this, learning to love my naps. Enjoy your resting time.
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Thank you, JoAnna. ❤
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Aww that’s such a caring nature ☺
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Thank you, Konen, for your kind comment. Happy you dropped by! 🙂
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There’s absolutely no shame in taking a break. I took one for a long while because I needed to pause and get my life back on track. I’m now living in a different country in a much better situation surrounded by different people and I finally am starting to feel more like me again. I hope that your break serves you well as well ❤️
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Glad to hear that you are doing well. Thank you for your encouraging remarks. ❤
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Wishing you both a speedy recovery and a relaxing break. Best wishes, Lawrence
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Lawrence, thank you so much. ❤ I am anxious to return as soon as I recover my energy.
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I wish you a quick recovery and are back very soon, I also had to take a break due to my own medical issues
Stay well
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Thank you, Gizmos. I hope you are feeling better. ❤ I hope to recover my energy and return to blogging soon. Take care!
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Hello Cheryl…Good to hear you are putting your health first. I am slowly doing better myself, I look forward to your new posts when you have more energy
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Body needs are first and the rest follows. Rest and relax. Loads of hugs and love (hearts)
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Thank you so much, Kritika! I appreciate your kind words! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Hearts
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Sending good wishes to you Cheryl. Take take.
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Thank you, Rupali. ❤ I appreciate your kind comment.
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Take time and have a beautiful break Cheryl❤️
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Thank you, Mich, for your kind words. ❤
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Thank you, Mich, for your kind words. ❤
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Hope you had a peaceful time, Cheryl ❤
Love and blessings to you!
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Thank you, Saba, for your lovely response. ❤ Love and blessings to you! ❤
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You have made the right decision! ✅️ Sometimes, all we need is a break.
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Thank you, Filipa! ❤ ❤ ❤
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