Restoration

Rest is not a dirty word, though our hyper-productive, success = action culture guilts us into thinking so. Energy cannot regenerate itself and needs to be replenished. It is a vital component of health and healing at all levels of being. It calms the nervous system, enables clear thinking, stabilizes mood and fosters connection with spirit. When we have allowed rest to restore us, we are able to live with intention rather than the mindless, knee-jerk reactions our busy lives often demand. We are able to live as human beings rather than merely human doers.

I’ve been feeling the pull of springtime into movement and productivity but am not ready for it. Much like the seeds still covered underground needing to draw energy for future growth, I am not quite done wintering. I feel the need to rest a while longer to restore my spirit and while I do, trust I am preparing a more aligned self that will bloom when it is restored and ready.