La siesta, esa pausa nacional convertida hoy en una insurrección silenciosa
Una cabezadita al terminar de comer… ¿es un derecho o un pecado mortal? En la sociedad actual, el descanso a mitad del día está cada vez más cercado por la productividad y el aprovechamiento de cada minuto. Pero quizás haya llegado el momento de rebelarse, aprovechar bien las horas de tu vida y parar.
The traditional siesta, once a nationwide break now transformed into a quiet rebellion, is a moment of suspension within one's day. Embrace full control over oneself, rest without any concern. Time holds no significance; allow your body to dictate when to awaken. Reward yourself for the decision made by nature, not by your will.
The living room sofa works well, with the television off, or even better, in the bedroom, under a light blanket or as Camilo José Cela suggested, in a nightgown. But it can also be done outside, in the shade of a tree, by the sound of wind or waves. Sleep if you wish, as you'll likely dream, but best not to disturb the tranquility with nightmares or unsettling distractions.
Upon waking, if you're on vacation, nobody will suspect you. However, if you're in a working period, adjust as necessary, without guilt, unconcerned by any hint of remorse. The siesta is not an invention, it is a necessity. If you don't perceive it this way, you may be acting against nature. Or you are deceiving yourself with a false dream of self-realization through a release that likely will never come.
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