Feeling weary?

I don’t know about you but I have found myself feeling a little weary recently. Covid and all its challenges do take their toll and I know I’m not alone in feeling a little drained.

It’s been great to see the many ways people have risen to the challenges in these days. There have been many stories in the Plymouth Chronicle of local companies and organisations diversifying and figuring out the best ways to adapt to lockdowns and the various Covid protocols.

As people we are very adaptable but that doesn’t mean we don’t get worn out.

At Cross Rhythms Plymouth we recently received a very encouraging call from a listener. In amongst the conversation he mentioned to me that he often struggles to sleep but he had found Cross Rhythms Plymouth on his radio, started listening during the night and he had found it really helped him to rest.

It’s not the first time we’ve had people share their stories of the way in which the radio content has encouraged them and helped them in their lives.

We love to broadcast music with a very real message of hope. It is at times like these that hope can be in short supply so the music seems to be impacting now more than ever.

Resting is so important and an often undervalued part of our lives. Many find it hard to really rest and switch off from their troubles. I’ve heard it said that the problem with going on holiday is that you take yourself with you…

Really resting isn’t only about the circumstances you find yourself in. Being really busy all the time isn’t helpful and taking time out does often give a greater opportunity to find rest. However unless something changes inside then you can come back from a holiday and very quickly feel exactly the same as you did before!

It may be that Covid has brought up a lot of fear or possibly even the memory of past trauma. Finding ourselves so out of control is scary. These feelings will inevitably end up making you feel weary and worn down.

What encouraged me so much about that listener’s feedback was that they had clearly heard something on the station that countered whatever was previously stealing their rest and robbing them of good sleep.

If you find yourself feeling weary at the moment, try tuning in to Cross Rhythms Plymouth on 96.3FM or online at crossrhythms.co.uk/plymouth? You never know you may just find the real rest you need too.