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Can you believe it? I just read about how beavers actually take weekends off from their busy schedules.
It turns out they take Saturdays off!
We often associate the Sabbath with quiet contemplation, recharging our spiritual walk with the Almighty, and a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
So what happens when a creature that’s constantly busy and building things decides to kick back and relax for a day?
Busy As a Beaver
Surprisingly, a naturalist watching a particular beaver has some interesting insights on how even the hardest workers can take a break and enjoy the still waters.
This particular beaver displayed a pattern of behaviour that mirrored the human practice of taking a day of rest.
The naturalist, who has been watching beaver colonies for a while now, saw something interesting happening in one particular lodge every seventh day..
For six days of the week, the colony was filled with activity.
Dams were kept in tip-top shape, canals were expanded, and trees were felled like nobody’s business.
The rhythmic chomp of teeth against wood echoed through the forest, a clear sign of the beaver’s legendary work ethic.
Remember the Sabbath…
However, on the seventh day, a noticeable quiet would ensue.
The usual flurry of activity was no more.
Fewer beavers were seen venturing out from the lodge.
The forest was quiet without the sound of falling trees.
It wasn’t a total stoppage – there were still important tasks to be done, like making sure the dam held up.
But the high energy and focus of the past week was definitely missing.
Work Life Balance for All
The naturalist thought it was interesting how the beaver colony seemed to be taking a day off.
Maybe it was just their natural rhythm, a way for them to recharge and stay healthy.
Or maybe it was a behaviour they had learned from watching their surroundings, where even the wildest rivers have their peaceful moments.
The observation raises interesting questions about work-life balance, not just for humans, but for all creatures.
The tale of the “Sabbath Beaver” serves as a good reminder that in our busy lives, it’s crucial to take breaks and recharge.
The Sabbath Was Created for Man
It shows us how nature’s cycles are important, and that even the busiest of creatures can benefit from some downtime.
Perhaps we can all learn a little something from the “Sabbath Beaver” – the value of rest, the beauty of stillness, and the importance of taking a day to simply appreciate the quiet beauty of the world around us.
Maybe, just maybe, the beavers are onto something.
After all, even the strongest dam needs a break from the constant flow.
Six days you shall labour and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God. (Deuteronomy 5:13-14)
