Read in the Bathtub Day Guest Post: Take a Break by Linda Gilden

Did You know that  February 9th is "Read in the Bathtub" Day ? I didn't either! BUT, It is one of Suzanne's favorite ways to relax, so I was thrilled to have this guest post from LInda today! ENJOY!  Take a Break By Linda Gilden I held the dripping book by one corner. Water poured from between its pages. How could that have happened? Until this moment I had never even gotten a cover wet. For years the bathtub has provided my favorite literary getaway. Preparation for bath time means gathering the essentials: a glass of cold water, one towel for drying, a small one for drying hands occasionally, a flashlight, eyeglasses (a fairly recent addition to the list), and a good book. You may not be a bathtub reader but finding a daily time for yourself is important and reading enhances that special, individual time. Making the effort to have personal time each day has great benefits. Keeps you grounded. The best way to start every day is with a personal time of devotion. Making a connection with God when you first get up gives you a solid foundation for the day. This time may include Bible reading, your favorite devotional book, and a time of meditation and prayer.  Recharges your “batteries.” We were not created to go and go and go. We need a break. Life is busy if not frantic for most of us and burnout lurks just around the corner. A few minutes away from the family, workplace, and the demands that go along with them gives you new strength, energy, and perspective to face your day.  Provides a time for enjoyment. Everyone needs to have a little fun every day. Reading is one of my favorite pastimes. So relaxing with a good book, whether in the bathtub, under a tree, or wrapped in a blanket in the recliner gives me a few minutes of enjoyment and entertainment. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).  About the Author: Linda Gilden is an author, speaker, editor, and writing coach. She has written hundreds of articles as well as the Love Notesseries, Mommy Pick-Me-Ups, and has ghostwritten or contributed to over three dozen books. Directing the CLASS Christian Writers Conference in Abiquiu, NM, she encourages others to clearly communicate God’s love to the world. Linda lives in SC with her family – a great source of speaking and writing material! Thanks to KCW Communications for this wonderful guest post! No compensation, monetary or in kind, has been received or implied for this post.