So, as you fire up the grill or sink into a hammock this weekend, give yourself a little nod. You’re part of a long, proud story of people who decided that work is a part of life, but it shouldn’t be your whole life.
This holiday isn’t a pat on the back for being busy. It’s a high-five for being balanced. It’s a reminder that the most productive thing you can do for your future is to sometimes do absolutely nothing right now. That’s not lazy—that’s a revolutionary act of self-care.
Feeling inspired? Good. Now, go find the nearest comfortable spot, sit down, and look up the wild history of the Pullman Strike or the old labor songs. But only after you’ve had your second slice of pie. Promise me that. Happy Labor Day—you’ve earned it.
