Lazy or Lying Fallow?

It’s been a slow week – by design. For some reason, I wanted to be a homebody this week—a different kind of vacation! I purposefully did not schedule any new appointments, canceled tentative ones and settled into the comforts of my home and my surroundings.

I let nature nurture me, drinking in all she had to offer during this lengthy season of spring:

And I took the time to nurture nature, tending to a window garden of bulbs and seeds in my garage that I’m slowly transitioning to my yard:

I craved unscheduled days with no commitments and embarked on what I like to call the “promiscuous spending of time.” I caught up on some tasks, ignored others, and let a few hours unfold without a clock guiding me. In fact:

My calendar’s blank spaces became birthplaces for possibilities.

My father called these LID Days, or “let it develop” days. Agendaless. Ripe with opportunities to meander through the day with few expectations. He cherished those purposely unplanned days used to piddle in his workshop, putt around the garden or otherwise do whatever the day revealed as its opportunities.

But after my fourth LID day, I began to wonder:

Was I becoming lazy? Maybe. Or maybe I was just simply in a season of “lying fallow.

Fallow. I love that word. It’s often used to describe a crop field that’s been plowed, but “left unsown” to restore nutrients, increase its production capability and improve the field’s overall health for future seasons.

Indeed, I was lying fallow. Multiple LID days gave me extra time to rest, restore, relax, and rejuvenate. Just like the soil, I was regaining the nutrients to once again be highly productive.

So, I’m back in action! My third book (that has been swirling around in my head for years!) is now one large heap of printed notes that is slowly finding its way to folders and a structured outline. My first book, Rethinking Possible took nineteen years to write. Morning Fuel took seven. I’m hoping this one takes much less.

On the book front, Morning Fuel ebook is now on sale for $0.99! It’s a great gift to give for Father’s Day or to bring along on vacation. Super portable, right?

And finally, thank you for your steadfast support and encouragement—and a special shout out to those who have given an Amazon review of Morning Fuel. Posting a review is an incredible gift to me—and it really is easy. Try it!

P.S. Part 2 of my interview with Ann Kagariseis available now! I would love to hear what YOU think.