Hurkle-durkle
This little guy knows how to hurkle-durkle. We could all probably take a lesson from him.
I had never heard this expression until recently. However, it has become popular on social media.
What is hurkle-durkle?
According to a Good Housekeeping article by Arricca Elin SanSone, hurkle-durkle is a Scottish expression. It means “to lie in bed or to lounge after it’s time to get up or go to work.”
It allows extra time to rest and relax before starting the day.
Is hurkle-durkle a good practice?
Yes and no.
We all need more rest occasionally. Especially after a tiring day or week.
However, we don’t want to overdo a good thing. Too much dillydallying can result in:
- Job loss
- Missed opportunities
- Unfinished chores
Don’t waste time.
Rest to stay healthy. A lazy day now and then uplifts body and soul. Too many days sleeping in leave us out of shape physically and spiritually.
“‘Let me sleep a little longer! Sure, just a little more!” (Proverbs 6:10 TLB).
Thanks to Carol Edwards for the suggestion and to Savannah Gregory Ramos for the photo.
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10 thoughts on “Hurkle-durkle”
I love this! In our family, being from a family of farmers, we call it “wallowing “! I love to “wallow” for a few minutes after the alarm goes off. Or maybe a few minutes after I know I need to get up in the morning. It’s a time of being still, praying and reflecting on what’s ahead in the day.
I’ve used wallowing too, Angie. I love those few minutes of quiet rest and prayer. I hope you enjoyed a little wallowing time this morning. Blessings on your day.
This is a new one on me! If I hurkle-durkled, I would never get anything done. 😄
I think it’s a new expression for many of us, Tracy. I like to hurkle-durkle, if possible, but only for a few minutes. Then it’s time to get up and get at it!
I wonder if Hurkle – durkle includes early morning porch sitting? If so, guilty!
Whether hurkle-durkle applies or not, porch sitting is a great way to relax, Beckham! Any time of day.
This is a totally new one for me. Thanks, Diana, and blessings!
I think it’s new to many of us, Martha. I hope you enjoy occasional hurkle-durkle moments.
This is definitely a new one for myself as well, Diana! Thanks so much for sharing this.
I think this is probably the least known expression of any I’ve shared, Linda. It was fun to learn about it and to write. Have a wonderful weekend!