Rest

Rest

Hi Friends,

This week, I have been reflecting on the importance and practice of rest. When looking at creation, animals never seem to struggle with resting when their bodies require it—dogs rest for most of the day, geese sleep near ponds, and horses sleep in their pastures mid-day. Yet, as humans, we often deny ourselves the opportunity to rest due to various factors, such as a belief that we haven't earned it, or the fear that work or caretaking will suffer if we pause.

In past seasons of life, I placed my value in how busy I was and how much I could accomplish in a day. Now, I am seeking a better understanding of the cues my body gives me for rest—not just sleep, but moments of peace. When I ignore my body, I pay the price by sacrificing my well-being for short-term productivity, resulting in long-term fatigue or illness. This is one of the many reasons I fell in love with Healing Our Core Issues (HOCI); the first pillar of a healthy, functioning adult is being in tune with your body and caring for it well.

I will leave you with this question: How aware are you of when your body needs rest, and what measures do you take to experience it?

Rest well,

Leslie