If you are from my generation youâll remember a time when Sundays really were the restful day of the week. Shops and malls were closed. There was time for a leisurely breakfast after a slow wakening. And some people found joy in taking the day to visit church and immerse themselves in their faith.
I always loved Sundays. The mornings anyway. It was always a day of quiet, time spent with family, and extra time spent in pyjamas.
Sunday evenings however meant preparing for the week ahead and the anxieties of things to come, but still there was time for reflection and quiet introspection through writing or reading a good book.
Iâm trying now at this stage of my life to enjoy Sundays again. It isnât always possible, but even a few moments of peace and reflection on the week gone by, is a joyful feeling.
I made this video to reflect that joy. I hope you enjoy these precious quiet moments on your Sunday. Let me know if I should make more of these. And how you feel about Sundays. Have a beautiful day! Even though itâs Monday morning in some parts of the world. đ
Yes, please make more videos like this – if you like. I would surely enjoy watching them.
Personally I also always enjoyed the Sunday calm, the special breakfasts and the extra pyjama time.
With school the Saturday afternoon angst came, too.
I’m not in church but I have rituals and I like my Sundays to be special. The increasing hustle-bustle and noise of recent years sometimes made this a challenge for me. Fortunately most shops are still closed on Sundays where I live. This helps.
My US-American husband struggled with this concept, at first, but I think, he now enjoyes it, too.
I even remember a time when stores closed at 12pm on Fridays and only opened at 9am on Mondays, again. Yes, you sometimes had to pop by a neighbour and ask for a cup of flour or sugar. But was that so bad?
I think, people were happier, then.
We cannot bring back those days, but we can decellerate and remember that we only have time when we give it to ourselves.
Thank you for the beautiful blog post and the important reminder to make time for the special, quiet moments in life.
Thank you for reading and watching Stefanie ! And appreciating the slower approach to life. Isnât it amazing, how like your husband, we can adapt to living slower. I am certainly trying now to really enjoy Sundays as I did when I was a kid, carefree and light. Letâs see how it goes. Being older and having older kids certainly helps.đ
Thank you also for the encouragement on my videos. I do so very much enjoy making them. To share beauty and joy with others. And to enjoy the creative process myself.
I truly appreciate your support and enjoy our connection. đ
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Of course, you should make more of these!
Awww thanks Jan. I do enjoy the creative energy they bring. Thanks for the encouragement!
Thanks so much for the encouragement Jan! In fact I made a longish video that I posted today and may make a short silent one for Sunday. đ
Growing up, Sundays were the best – we’d go to church in the morning, then come back, enjoy some good food, family time, and not much else. It allowed us to recharge for the week to come.
There was a time period when Sundays (after Mondays) were my least favorite because I was dreading work the moment the clock hit 12.01pm on Sunday.
Thankfully, the dread is no longer there (hopefully for good, or at least for a very long time). Church gives my Sunday structure and reminds me that it’s a day of celebration. Unfortunately, I’m going through a phase where I’m struggling with my faith and so my Sundays seem to be like Saturdays and it is bumming me out. Saturdays are for chores. I need to make Sundays Sundays again.
Completely agree on your desire to make Sundays Sunday again. Iâve been trying that lately and it makes for a lovely break. Working from home for many people thereâs also the blurring between the boundary of work and family and rest. Isnât easy, and requires purposeful intention.
I relate to your Sunday afternoon angst. Funnily enough I wrote a post and created a video where I mention that.
Iâm sorry to hear you are struggling with your faith Sam. My suggestion, if I can offer one, is to step into the quiet, in nature especially, and listen to your own thoughts. The answer is there in the silence and you will find it.
Sundays in this part of the world are still pretty quiet. Most often I’d take a walk at some time of day.
Thatâs fantastic Jo. Enjoy your slow Sundays.
I didn’t get to watch this until Monday morning and I’m glad. It has re-set the tone I started my day with. At least temporarily. Thank you.
Ah Iâm so glad Michelle. Starting off the day with a calm and joyful mindset really works to alter our perspective, especially during these crazy times. Thank you for appreciating. Have a beautiful day! đ¸đ
This is a beautiful site to see..very relaxing.
Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed the relaxing moments.
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Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed! đ¸
Beautiful post. I was in college in Boston when they repealed the Blue Laws in the early 1980s, and, even then, it seemed like we were missing something. No matter what your religious persuasion having a shared time when everyone is taking a breather is healthy for people and society.
Thanks Kate! And youâre right, we all need a little breather occasionally. People constantly running on a treadmill is driving society mad. Thanks for reading!
I remember those Sundays! And since my dad preached on Sunday morning, we had extra fun of Sunday afternoon because he was so relaxed after he was done. Thank you for bringing those memories back, Alegria! <3
Glad this post evoked some joyful memories for you Wynne. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday! đ
That was a very nice and relaxing video! I always enjoyed Sunday mornings with my family! Now, every day is a Sunday for us đ
Thatâs fantastic. Nothing like a whole week of Sundays. đ Enjoy!