Spotlight On Kindness: "Feierabend"

Germans have a word for the moment that you stop working for the day and the time between that moment and going to bed -- "Feierabend." Known for their high productivity, they prefer to have "Feierabend," a clear split between work time and "me" time. This concept, present in most ancient cultures, sounds almost idyllic today. Perhaps we need this conscious renewal more than ever. --Guri

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"We must always change, renew, rejuvenate ourselves; otherwise, we harden." --Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Editor's Note: Germans have a word for the moment that you stop working for the day and the time between that moment and going to bed -- "Feierabend." Known for their high productivity, they prefer to have "Feierabend," a clear split between work time and "me" time. This concept, present in most ancient cultures, sounds almost idyllic today. Perhaps we need this conscious renewal more than ever. --Guri

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In other news ... Are you having long days that seem to simply blend together? Kindness to others often starts with kindness to oneself. Learn more about how "Feierabend" helps Germans disconnect from the day, and then engage more fully the next day. Full article HERE.

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