Rest, Cleanliness, and Routine

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It’s officially autumn, but because summer took its time arriving here in the Netherlands, autumn, too, seems to be running a few weeks late.

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25/09/2024

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As someone who thrives in the warmth of summer, I don’t mind one bit. I’d happily embrace mild weather year-round.

But as I reflect on this, I realize it’s not entirely true. My body is already preparing for the arrival of fall and winter. It feels as if the shutters are slowly closing—unlike the summer, when they are flung wide open. Now, I find myself retreating, though for now, it’s only in my thoughts. It’s as if my body is whispering, “Get ready; the winter is coming.”

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Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Integer nec odio. Praesent libero. Sed cursus ante dapibus diam. Sed nisi. Nulla quis sem at nibh elementum imperdiet.

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Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Integer nec odio. Praesent libero. Sed cursus ante dapibus diam. Sed nisi. Nulla quis sem at nibh elementum imperdiet.

Integer nec odio.

As someone who thrives in the warmth of summer, I don’t mind one bit. I’d happily embrace mild weather year-round.

But as I reflect on this, I realize it’s not entirely true. My body is already preparing for the arrival of fall and winter. It feels as if the shutters are slowly closing—unlike the summer, when they are flung wide open. Now, I find myself retreating, though for now, it’s only in my thoughts. It’s as if my body is whispering, “Get ready; the winter is coming.”

Lorum ipsum

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Integer nec odio. Praesent libero. Sed cursus ante dapibus diam. Sed nisi. Nulla quis sem at nibh elementum imperdiet.

Lorem ipsum

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Integer nec odio. Praesent libero. Sed cursus ante dapibus diam. Sed nisi. Nulla quis sem at nibh elementum imperdiet.

Integer nec odio.

As someone who thrives in the warmth of summer, I don’t mind one bit. I’d happily embrace mild weather year-round.

But as I reflect on this, I realize it’s not entirely true. My body is already preparing for the arrival of fall and winter. It feels as if the shutters are slowly closing—unlike the summer, when they are flung wide open. Now, I find myself retreating, though for now, it’s only in my thoughts. It’s as if my body is whispering, “Get ready; the winter is coming.”

Lorum ipsum

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Integer nec odio. Praesent libero. Sed cursus ante dapibus diam. Sed nisi. Nulla quis sem at nibh elementum imperdiet.

Lorem ipsum

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Integer nec odio. Praesent libero. Sed cursus ante dapibus diam. Sed nisi. Nulla quis sem at nibh elementum imperdiet.

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In 1905, the Harlingen district nurse Sien van Hulst launched the credo of rest, cleanliness, and routine, and since then, the “three R’s” have never fully disappeared. The words alone carry a soothing quality, the delightful promise of structure and control, of order and calm. But what exactly are we talking about when we discuss rest, cleanliness, and routine? Why do we get our best ideas in the shower? Have we become too clean? And when did people become slaves to the clock?

Wilma de Rek explores the “big history” of the three R’s and shows how, especially in today’s hectic world, we can use them to live healthier and more pleasant lives.

Author: Wilma de Rek Publisher: Nijgh & Van Ditmar

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