You cannot fill a full vessel

  

The word ‘vacation’ comes from the root word ‘vacare’ or ‘empty’ –like vacuous or vacate or vacuum. (Have I ever mentioned that I’m an etymology nerd?).  I love that the word for vacation actually means empty–an empty schedule, an empty head–free of concerns, empty hands–free of tools…My little family has been on vacation for the past week in Palm desert with my remarkable mother-in-law–and just in time, too. Just when I was starting to feel a little too full, so full that I couldn’t cram much more into my head, hands, or schedule, we got to vacate to enjoy the open desert air, warm baths, long walks, games, family time and just be vacuous for a few days. Emptying out once in a while is so key, because you cannot fill a full vessel.

1. sarah says:

   January 14, 2013 at 10:31 am

   i love this justina! so well said.

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2. Suzy Vulaca Kraintz says:

   January 14, 2013 at 9:14 pm

   So true! I’m from Fiji and we’re always on vacation lol! xx

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3. megan says:

   January 17, 2013 at 11:18 pm

   i’m an etymology nerd too! love the sentiment of this post, and the photos are so lovely, as are you! xxo

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   • Justina Blakeney says:

     January 18, 2013 at 8:58 am

     we have to have a coffee and nerd out on etymology and babies together one of these days.

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4. eva kolenko says:

   January 27, 2013 at 7:20 pm

   I love this photo of you guys in the tub so much!!

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