In this episode of Practically Spiritual, host Reena explores the true meaning of rest, emphasizing that it goes beyond just sleep or napping. She shares her personal journey with rest after an emergency C-section and challenges cultural norms that glorify constant productivity. Reena encourages listeners to honor their unique needs, redefine rest, and let go of guilt. Drawing from her experience as a Projector in human design, she highlights the importance of intentional rest for overall well-being and invites listeners to incorporate restorative practices into daily life for a more balanced, fulfilling existence.
Timestamps
Personal Story: Postpartum and Overexertion (00:01:50) Reena shares her experience after an emergency C-section, feeling pressured to resume responsibilities and neglecting her need for rest.
Societal Expectations and Self-Sacrifice (00:03:48) Discussion of cultural and familial expectations to prioritize others, leading to self-neglect and questioning if this is normal.
Permission to Rest and Human Design (00:04:53) Reena reflects on learning she's allowed to rest, referencing her human design as a projector and the importance of honoring personal energy needs.
Different Ways to Rest (00:06:17) Exploring various forms of rest, emphasizing that rest is personal and not limited to sleep or naps.
Rest vs. Productivity Culture (00:08:38) Critique of society's glorification of hustle, explaining that true alignment is about efficiency and flow, not constant hard work.
Rest vs. Distraction (00:13:22) Distinguishing true rest from distractions like doom scrolling; real rest leaves you replenished, not drained.
Guided Rest Exercise (00:15:40) Reena leads a brief mindfulness exercise, encouraging listeners to check in with their needs and honor their bodies.
Rest as a Daily Practice (00:17:58) Rest should be a regular, daily practice, not reserved for vacations; Reena offers resources on different types of rest.
Powerful Quotes from the Episode
'I wish I had said, "You don't need to do this by yourself. You get to ask for help."'
'I was tired, I was exhausted, and I don't think I felt like I had a lot of support.'
'I realized that wasn't how I wanted to live my life.'
'I wished I knew then that I was allowed to rest and have space and time for myself to recover.'
'I always felt like if I rested, people would think I was lazy or that something was wrong with me.'
'I wish I had known my human design back then, because I would have stood up for myself a whole lot more.'
'If you have been running and waiting for something to tell you it's okay to stop, I'm going to be the person to tell you.'
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"Rest is not a reward for burnout—it's a daily practice of honoring your body and energy."
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