Respect the siesta

Last summer I stayed at an Airbnb in Madrid, one I chose because the apartment building contained an outdoor pool.

There was a laminated instruction manual on the table that detailed all the must know information, including best practices pool usage. Half the building faced the pool, and, it being summer and there being no air conditioning, windows were often open.

The only bolded line on the sheet, front in Spanish, back in English said: Please respect the siesta. Neighbors nap in the afternoon hours, and it was a must that everyone keep noise to a minimum.

The line made me giggle, and I also loved it. Rest is to be respected, in every way—for both ourselves and others.

Respect the siesta. Take yours! And may the leave space and grant understanding for others to take their naps in life, to tap out for rest, too.