Sometimes what I want from a vacation is to take a break from usual work duties and spend time on personal projects. I'd decline the things that a usual traveller would do - I'd rather give uninterrupted blocks of time for whatever it is I'm interested in.
Fortunately, I have people to remind me that vacation doesn't have to be productive. Putting away the devices was easy; pausing the daydreaming of ideas took effort. (Flow state! I want to get to the flow state!)
So out I went, trudging along the beach and, after some encouragement, waded into the ocean.
And wow - the rush of the tingling cold and the sweep of the waves over my body - it felt invigorating. It made me dance in the water!
I'm glad for people that help me move out of my head so that I can experience the world not just cerebrally but also sensationally, experientially.
So yes - refreshment. I need more of it. I'm not too essential to take a break, and I'm certainly not too busy to jump waves in the ocean.
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