Ponderings (June 2010) - “SABBATICAL”

According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary …

Sabbatical is “a break or change from a normal routine (as of employment)”

Sharing my thoughts …

I’ve always thought sabbaticals are a great idea.  Taking a break from normal routines can reenergize the soul and get the creative juices flowing.  For the last year, I’ve had to push myself to create the monthly Ponderings.  It’s become clear to me that it’s time for a break; time for a sabbatical from Ponderings.  So this is my last Ponderings, at least for a while.  Thank you for your support and great comments over the years!  It’s been a pleasure hearing from you each month.

Questions to ponder …

1. What would you do if you took a sabbatical?
2. When was the last time you took a sabbatical?
3. What would be the benefit of taking a sabbatical?
4. What would be the challenge of taking a sabbatical?
5. How do you feel when you consider taking a sabbatical?
6. What do you think of when you hear the word “sabbatical”?
7. Is there an area of your life where you’d like to take a sabbatical?
8. Are you looking forward to taking a sabbatical from Ponderings questions?

Ponderings challenge …

If it feels impossible to consider a sabbatical, check out 10 Reasons to Take a Sabbatical Now by Corbett Barr.  What do you think?  Is it time for a sabbatical?!  How and when can you make it happen?

Related quotes …

My juices needed restoring. I needed a sabbatical from the record business.  [Norman Granz]

I am on sabbatical as of right now, been too busy to think of about my OWN needs as of late.  [Jim Diamond]

(It was) the first time I couldn't perform in my entire life. Took a sabbatical (but) didn't know that it was going to last for over two years.  [Doug Ferrari]

I'm extremely healthy, emotionally and physically. I think if every member of Cabinet could take a short sabbatical, we'd all be better off.  [David Blunkett]

I've got one week left, and then I'm done for a year. I haven't had a sabbatical, I haven't taken a year off from touring in 15 years at least.  [Bobby McFerrin]

Well, I took a sabbatical. I walked away from shooting movies because I couldn't handle the travel. I'm a single parent. I had young kids, and I found that keeping in touch with them from hotel rooms and airports wasn't working for me. So I stopped.  [Rick Moranis]