In Praise of Lazy Days — And Why We All Need Them
As we head into the Fourth of July weekend, many of us are looking forward to something precious: a three-day weekend. A little extra time to pause, breathe, and maybe — just maybe — do nothing at all.
Now, before the overachievers and productivity pros start twitching at the word lazy, let me stop you right there. Lazy isn’t a bad word. It’s a necessary rhythm of life. It’s your mind and body asking for what they need most: rest, restoration, and reset.
We live in a culture that glorifies hustle. Grind. Go. But we’re not machines. We weren’t designed to go full-throttle without pause. We were designed with limits, and honoring those limits is how we actually thrive. The truth is, some of life’s greatest clarity, creativity, and connection come during the quiet.
So this weekend, I invite you to lean into the slower pace. Let go of the to-do list. Sleep in. Watch the sunrise with your coffee. Take a nap in the hammock. Say no to things that drain you, and yes to things that restore you — even if that’s just a peaceful moment with your own thoughts.
Fireworks and cookouts are wonderful, yes. But just as sacred is the stillness. The space where your mind can wander freely, your body can let go of tension, and your soul can exhale.
And it’s not just a suggestion — it’s scriptural.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28
That verse has always resonated with me, but especially during weekends like this. Rest is not laziness — it’s obedience. It’s trusting that the world can keep spinning even if we pause for a while.
So this Fourth of July, give yourself permission to embrace the art of doing nothing. Let that be your quiet rebellion against burnout. Let it be the fuel your soul has been craving.
Because when you return — to your work, your family, your responsibilities — you’ll do so with more clarity, energy, and heart than you had before.
Here’s to porch swings, popsicles, naps, and grace.
Happy Fourth, and may your weekend be gloriously, intentionally lazy...
Vickie
