How to be happy: 'Rest properly'

My child caught a cold.
Once the fever goes down, they suddenly become energetic.
'I'm all better now!'
As if to say that, they dash outside,
run around, and break a sweat.

And then, the next day.

The cough returns.
The runny nose returns.
Even though they should have learned, they repeat the same thing.

…Or so I thought.

When I think about it, the ones who haven't learned the most
might be us adults.

A busy job is finished.
You feel a little refreshed.

Then,
'I'll use this momentum to clean the room too.'
'Since I'm at it, I'll weed the garden too.'
'I'll watch the World Cup too.'
When I'm on the mend, I always
estimate the future too optimistically.

And then the next day,
'Why did I think I was so energetic yesterday...?'
is what happens.

That is why I recently found a lesson.
'Do not trust yourself when you are on the mend.'
Your physical strength and mental energy are still on a learner's permit.
Whether you have truly recovered
is better judged after resting one more day.

Today's flower is coffee.
The flower language is 'rest together'.

I used to think coffee was something
you drink to work hard.

But in reality, it also suits the time when you take a break with someone,
or when you take care of yourself.

Resting properly is not a detour.
I believe it is something that makes your future self energetic,
and makes you happy.

Books that influenced me in writing this article

'The Super Basics of Rest' by Hideki Katano

To be honest, I only thought, 'Resting is just relaxing at home, right?'

But after reading this book, I learned that there are various types of rest, and that there are tricks to 'resting'.

There are many books that teach you how to work hard, but surprisingly few books teach you how to rest well.

That is exactly why I want hard workers to read this book. Please do.

I have also compiled other 'How to be happy' flowers
at the link below.
Please take as much as you need🍀

Thank you for reading until the end.
I hope to see you in another article.
🍀May you be happy🍀