When we’re paddling down the river — with its mouth as our destination — it may be tempting to take a break. To stop working toward our goals, just for a little while. To step away from the journey, and onto the river bank.

After all, rest is healthy.

The risk, however, is that we convince ourselves that the river bank is a nice place to stay.

That instead of resting, we set up camp. And we slowly forget that our goal was to follow the river to its end.

Rest when you need to. But don’t stray too far from the boat. You’ve got paddling to do, and goals to achieve.

The river is waiting.