A Year of Rest

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Update from Daniel:

Several years ago I went through a Miracle Year with God, and when I came out of that year, I felt God was saying that I was starting a Miracle Decade. Since that time it's been 6 years. In the Bible the 7th year was a year to let the land rest. With that in mind I feel God is asking me to take a year off from the Abundant Life Blueprint. This nudge came about 2 months ago, and in that time Kelvin Bergsten and I have done a lot of work to pivot our programs, and we feel we have created something that can be a real blessing for you. 

Here is what to expect this year: 

1. Each week I have my system set to send you a new email called The Weekly Reset, If you would like to receive those emails click here. 
2. I'll be taking a year off from the Daily Communion Meditations (but we have over 1,000 meditations available here)
3. We have revamped The Abundant Life Blueprint and turned it into a powerful system that guides you through over 1 year of transformation. You can join here. 

A Year of Rest

The concept of a Year of Rest finds its origins in the biblical "Sabbath Year" (Leviticus 25). Every seventh year, the land was to lie fallow—no planting, no pruning, and no harvesting. While it sounds counter-intuitive for a farmer, this period allowed the soil to recover nutrients, ultimately leading to a more abundant harvest in the following years.

For us today, a Year of Rest isn't about sitting on the couch for 365 days. It is a planned pause designed to:

• Rest: Rest allows you to be refreshed.

• Grow: Pursue personal enrichment, new hobbies, or creative projects.

• Reset: Clarify future goals and recalibrate your internal compass.

Why Rest is the Ultimate Productivity Hack

It might feel like you’ll fall behind if you stop, but science and experience suggest the opposite.

1. The Power of "Fullness"

Grace and blessing flow out of fullness. If your "cup" is empty because you've been grinding non-stop, you have nothing left to give to your family, your business, or your community. Taking a dedicated period of rest ensures you are operating from a place of overflow rather than exhaustion.

2. Sharper Decision-Making and Creativity

A tired brain is a foggy brain. Constant work narrows your perspective, while rest provides the "empty space" needed for innovative ideas to emerge. Many of the most successful entrepreneurs find their best ideas only after they've stepped away from the daily grind.

How to Install Your Own Rhythms of Rest

You don't have to quit your job tomorrow to benefit from these principles. You can start by installing smaller "Sabbath" rhythms:

• The Weekly Reset: Dedicate one full day a week (a Sabbath) to activities that purely refresh you—whether spending time God, hiking, reading, or family fellowship.

• The 6-on-1-off Rule: Work hard for six weeks, then take the seventh week as a "light" week with no heavy projects or intense training.

• Rest In Your Soul: Take moments to pause and slow down during the day as a remembrance that God is the one doing the work through you.

Are You Ready for a New You?

The transition to install rhythms of rest is a step of faith. It requires trusting that you can achieve more in less time with God's help than you can on your own.

In our program The Abundant Life Blueprint we help you install rhythms of rest. To join the program go here. 

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