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I told a friend how I unplugged from producing my podcast earlier this summer. He\\u2019s in the publishing world, and he understands how difficult it is to build an audience and keep people\\u2019s attention. The advertised best practice is to continue doing what is working. I\\u2019ve spent the last six years turning out new podcast episodes every month, and I\\u2019d grown it to 8,000\\u201310,000+ downloads per month. He used a term that summarizes why I needed a break from podcasting, \\u201cFallow ground\\u201d \\u201c\\u2026some farmers and gardeners let their land go fallow \\u2013 or unplanted \\u2013 so that the soil\\u2019s natural nutrient balance can be restored\\u2026it became more and more unpopular to leave land fallow and unproductive in Western societies. The production won out over soil health. \\u201d Timothy Baron Hunker.com To leave the land unproductive yes that\\u2019s why I took a break. I know that the podcasting world might say it\\u2019s crazy to walk away and intentionally leave my land fallow. Is it possible that the health of my soil is more important than production? My favorite wisdom literature says, \\u201cThere is nothing new under the sun.\\u201d I choose to believe that ancient wisdom can help guide us through our present day culture. Land replenishes when you give it a break. The laws of our universe eventually apply to us also. I\\u2019m excited to see what grows in my soil after \\u201cthe soil\\u2019s natural nutrient balance can be restored.\\u201d What fields in your life could use some rest? Where are you demanding production as the priority over health? If you choose unproductive for a season, what good things can grow later?