Take a few moments to think about how you relax. Do you relax?
Do you have any hobbies? What are they?
When was the last time you did any of your hobby activities. Do you do them regularly?
If not, priority one would be to schedule these activities into your calendar.
I once heard a Pastor say he liked to go boating because it helped lower his stress. He rarely went at first because he thought he would be judged for it. Later his stress level was so high, he bought the junkiest little boat so people would not be upset.
That is bondage. People get upset about all kinds of things no matter if it is justified or not.
Find what you like to do and do it using the resources, products or equipment you prefer.
Ministry is work. Do not allow people who are not putting in the work and making the sacrifices to determine how you relax, rest and rejuvenate.
Time spent in a relaxing way allows stress and anxiety levels to be lowered. They give us periods of mental and physical peace. If we continually use equipment without maintenance, it will start to breakdown. If it makes you feel better remember, batteries power other things and they run out if not recharged.
Recharge yourself regularly and have fun!
Paulette E. Bryan