Very rarely i take leave. The only time i have taken leave every year is when i have to perform my Dad's annual ceremony if it falls on a working day.
Otherwise it will be the annual vacation with family - a strong believer in the values of cutting away from routine work. It also helps the organisation to ensure everything is fine in my work area.
In the nearly-three years here in Mauritius, i have practically taken no leave. Except for a few vacations to Wild Africa, French Colonies etc. To take leave and be just wool-gathering is a great moment. Of course i have some tax-related errands but largely i am doing nothing but enjoying the sound of silence.
Frost's "The dark nowhere of the woods, the seen and heard movement of things, and the lullaby of inner speech are an invitation to sleep.." is relived. To be sitting engulfed by the serenity of emptiness in a small garden area is mind's blissful state. Sometimes i get impatient anticipating a bird's chirp or a ruffle of feathers or dry leaves. The sound of nothingness is palpable.
A year ago when i had decided to join an SWF (i am a lousy employer-ditcher so stuck), one of the first attractions was the concession of working from a home environment. Will still get to do that one day, i am sure.
I am a slave of good music.. i love the sound of silence especially.
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