When I’m alone in my room, I wonder if it’s okay to rest today.
Back at my room after a day of sightseeing, I set down my bag and still wonder if I should just call it a day.
Scenes
- Even back at my room, I can’t quite call it a day. — Even after setting down my bag, I feel like I haven’t made the most of my trip if I rest now.
- The streets have gone quiet, but there’s still tomorrow. — I want to rest today, but I worry that if I feel this way tomorrow too, I’ll ruin the trip.
- The I Ching won’t decide tomorrow’s answer for you. — When I interpret the I Ching, I don’t read a hexagram as the right answer. I look at what else is wrapped up in the question you’re asking.
- Let’s separate today’s rest from the verdict on your trip. — When you don’t turn resting today into a judgment on the whole trip, it’s easier to notice what kind of rest you need now.
- You can choose again in the morning. — The rest you choose tonight doesn’t decide what you’ll do tomorrow. You can take another look when you wake up.
Stories by Haewol
- Haewol
- Thinking about a new customer base wakes me before dawn.
- Even after the funeral, I’m still unsure whether to leave the group or stay.
- Sitting in the parked car, I try not to call Mom first.
- In the hospital waiting room, she imagines welcoming new customers.
- Even while shopping, I can't bring myself to say it.
- By the rainy window, I’m unsure whether we should manage our money together.
- Even while folding laundry, I weigh whether to go into business with someone or go it alone.
- I spent the whole afternoon staring at the guarantee form.