The Founder of the Nap Ministry on the Ways Rest Can Be a Form of Resistance
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The Founder of the Nap Ministry on the Ways Rest Can Be a Form of Resistance
Our Western culture compels us to ignore signals from our core essence, so we can compete, succeed, and gain money, status, and power.
Anne Berube • The Burnout Antidote
“Popular books such as What You Do Is Who You Are (2019) by the venture capitalist Ben Horowitz carry the implication that being and doing are synonymous. Busyness is a badge of honour, even a sign of moral superiority. Rest, in contrast, is often treated as if it’s passive and pointless. Indeed, I’ve noticed many people hardly think of rest as its
... See moreSo I’m fighting against a current that says it’s normal to be exhausted all the time.”
Johann Hari • Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again
It’s important to consider both your body and your mind when it comes to rest. “Our minds and our bodies are connected, not just through physiology, but also through ways of communicating,” Conlon says. “I think that is so important for people to wrap their heads around and try to really accept: You can't really take care of one without taking care... See more