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Hi there, welcome to Radio Headspace, to Thursday, and to this new moment.
It's Dora.
So a student of mine recently asked me about finding the balance between resting and going
after the life that you desire.
And this is something I've been thinking about as well.
What is the balance?
And is the balance even possible?
What sacrifices do we make when we decide to rest?
And why does resting have to be a sacrifice in the first place?
His exact question was, do you think it's possible to truly care for ourselves and also
be productive professionals?
How can we realistically afford the lifestyles we desire without striving or sacrificing
rest?
And here's the thing.
In this day and age, rest is a radical and revolutionary thing to do.
We live in a time where productivity, focus, and constant movement is highly valued.
Trisha Hersey, also known as a Nat Bishop, writes so candidly about rest as resistance
and a counter narrative to the dominant story.
And this is why finding and taking time to rest can make us feel so guilty.
If we're living in a society where our worth is dictated by how much we do and how hard
you work, we're bound to struggle with prioritizing rest.
I've been there before, many times.
When I first started hosting community events, I would often talk about self-care and its
importance.
At the time, I was a nursing student, enrolled in six classes, working two jobs, and building
a growing community.
After the first year of doing this, I quickly realized how important it was for me to be
prioritizing rest, not only for its physical benefits, but also because I had a sense of
responsibility to my community to show up as my best self and also be in integrity with
what I was teaching.
This was also the first time I had realized how sometimes we do need to sacrifice other
parts of our lives in order to rest and replenish ourselves.
For some reason, I didn't feel guilty about it, but I think I just knew it was a part
of a bigger purpose.
It wasn't just for myself, it was for my community.
So how do we care for ourselves while trying to be a productive professional?
How can we afford the life we desire without sacrificing rest?
It's important to check in with your intention.
Most of the time, we aren't on our time, we're on the timeline of others.
If we can take a moment to step back and ask, why are you after the things you're after?
Is this lifestyle truly something you desire, or just what you're expected to desire due
to societal pressures or cultural norms?
For me, I had and still have an intention to be in service to humanity, and resting
is one of the ways that I can do that.
It's also important to recognize there are different forms of rest that we can partake
in.
Sometimes doing nothing can seem elusive, what does that actually look like, and is
it truly what's needed?
Knowing the type of rest you need is where having a mindfulness practice can be really
supportive.
So, see if you can notice your emotional, mental, and physical state.
From there, you decide what type of rest would be best.
Do you need intellectual rest, where you take some time from consuming information?
Or maybe you need social rest, where you spend some time alone and recharge your social
battery?
Lastly, remember your humanness.
Sometimes, when we take on labels like professionals, we forget our humanity.
We're humans before we're professionals, and humans need rest.
It's a biological imperative.
So friends, I hope this was helpful and can inspire all of us to start prioritizing radical
rest.
Thank you for being here, and I'll see you tomorrow.
Bye-bye.
