The proverb ultimately encourages a rhythm rather than a rescue plan: rest taken regularly, before the soul is depleted. That might mean protecting a weekly day of restoration, building short pauses into the day, or setting boundaries that prevent work from swallowing every margin.
In practice, this is less about perfect balance and more about faithful renewal—returning again and again to what restores brightness. Over time, such rhythms make the proverb’s promise tangible: the soul does not merely endure; it regains its light and learns how to keep it. [...]
