1.0A Simple Life, a Childlike Faithhttps://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/simplelifeLinda G. Howardhttps://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/simplelife/author/lhowardTime out - A Simple Life, a Childlike Faithrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="y6L31QBraK"><a href="https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/simplelife/2012/06/time-out.html">Time out</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/simplelife/2012/06/time-out.html/embed#?secret=y6L31QBraK" width="600" height="338" title="“Time out” — A Simple Life, a Childlike Faith" data-secret="y6L31QBraK" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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As important as productivity is, it is equally important to take time out to rest and recoup. There are few things that are as hard for Americans as stopping work, especially during this information age. Perhaps the fact that I’m typing this blog entry while the Pacific Ocean waves are roaring in the background is…