Why Do We Feel Guilty for Resting?
A reflection on rest in a world that rarely slows down.
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Have you ever noticed how difficult it can be to truly rest?
You finally have a free afternoon.
All the to-dos are done.
Nothing is asking for your attention.
But you still feel like you should be doing something.
you’re not alone.
We live in a world that celebrates productivity and often treats slowing down as something to be earned. That could be why rest can feel uncomfortable at first.
The next time you find yourself feeling guilty for resting,
pause for a moment and notice what your mind is telling you.
Can you notice how your body is responding?
Do this without judgment and take a few seconds to a minute to assess your current state.
Then take a moment to notice what you have already done. The small accomplishments that often go unnoticed. The progress you’ve made so far.
Rest isn’t earned after you’re burned out and highly stressed.
We must give ourselves enough grace to appreciate where we are
in the present moment.
Don’t wait until everything is finished and all your worries have disappeared to carve in some me time to rest and recover.
Nature & Sound is a place to slow down and reconnect through sound baths, guided meditations, and reflections on slower living. Whether our paths cross at a future sound bath, through a meditation, or in a Quiet Note, I’m grateful you’re here.
I hope this reflection encouraged you to slow down for a moment and reconnect with what you’ve been needing, in whatever way that looks like for you.
— Dominique
