Saturday buzzes with cleaning, errands, and household chores. There are leaves to blow in the yard, counters to tidy inside the house. The weekly grocery shopping must be done. Drop dry cleaning off at the cleaners. Sort and pay the bills. Take the dog for a romp in the park. Be sure to exercise - goodness knows there is no time any other day. Take Son for a haircut. Time to buy new jeans. Catch up on journal writing and pen a letter to Grandpa. That hedge needs trimming out front. And laundry, there is always laundry.
Then Sunday comes, a day of rest and renewal of spirit.
The day dawns quiet. There is fellowship and spiritual bread. Long and slow Sunday dinner. An afternoon nap.
In the evening, snacks are bagged up for quick school lunches for the week ahead. Dinners planned for the next five days. Homework done. Garbage and recycling sorted and taken to the curb.
On Sunday night the house breathes deep.
Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. - Zen saying
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