The Beauty of Rest: Contemplative Essays

By Callie J. Smith

How do we balance our lives? To what do we give our time? Which things do we count worthy of our attention?

In this collection of contemplative essays, Smith looks beyond mere productivity and accomplishment to a spectrum of values that nourish our lives. Loosely gathered around the themes of "rest and play," "grief and memory," and "hope and imagination," these essays invite readers on a journey of slowing down, exploring their days, and listening to what God's Spirit is doing inside and around them. Readings invite individuals both to ground themselves and to look beyond to the nourishment of their companions and communities.

Suitable for individuals as well as groups, The Beauty of Rest concludes each section with questions for individual reflection or group discussion and directs readers to additional online resources.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0BW2ZKNCL
• ISBN13: 9798377895053
• Release Date: February 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 8.0"