Selah SoundFront cover of my May art journal. Eleven days in, and the April showers are really paying off. Grace and grit in bloom.
#artjournal #wellness #selfcare #healing #healer #restasresistance #artist #radicaljoy
Nicole MyersRest as Resistance: Unleashing Neurodivergent Brilliance Through Downtime
In a hustle-driven world, rest is crucial for neurodivergent individuals, serving as a creative recharge. It enhances problem-solving, creativity, and mental health, countering the stigma around productivity. Embracing personalized downtime prevents burnout and fosters innovation. Prioritizing rest isn’t indulgent; it's a necessary strategy for thriving and preserving well-being.https://dreamspacestudio.net/rest-as-resistance-how-embracing-downtime/
Ian O'ByrneJust as the body cannot inhale forever, the mind cannot stare forever.
This is not a withdrawal from the work. It is what makes sustained work possible.
See you in March for Chapter 2.
🔗 https://initiativeforliteracy.org/the-discipline-of-closing/
ClaraTheWriterThe deepest stillness I've felt didn't come from a meditation cushion.
It came after running, lying by the river. Rest earned through effort feels different.
What helps you find stillness after movement?
#savasana #yogapractice #restasresistance
#postrunrecovery #embodiedrest #meditationpractice
#yogaandrunning #mindfulrecovery #restday
Rest as Resistance: Why Downtime Is a Radical Act
Rest as resistance means treating naps, scheduled downtime, and saying no as acts of self- and community-preservation in a world that rewards constant exhaustion. You are not a machine—rest is a radical act, and reclaiming it is how you push back against an always-on culture.https://dreamspacestudio.net/rest-as-resistance-why-downtime-is-a-radical-act/
Dreamspace Lantern for 2/2/2026: Embrace Resistance: Every Act Matters
The recent "Resistance Week" highlights the silent yet impactful efforts of disabled activists who provided mutual aid during winter storms, addressing food insecurity and unemployment disparities. It emphasizes the importance of accessible resources and diverse forms of resistance, encouraging collective action and awareness of barriers faced by disabled communities. Every act, big or small, contributes to transformative change.https://dreamspacestudio.net/dreamspace-lantern-for-2-2-2026-embrace-resistance-every-act-matters/
The deepest stillness I've felt didn't come from a meditation cushion.
It came after running, lying by the river. Rest earned through effort feels different.
What helps you find stillness after movement?
#savasana #yogapractice #restasresistance
#postrunrecovery #embodiedrest #meditationpractice
#yogaandrunning #mindfulrecovery #restday
PWC & SITM PodcastsI’m officially retiring my combat boots. 🥾🚫
For too long, we’ve normalized living in "survival mode." But constant resilience is exhausting. Next year’s mantra is simple: Elevated. Motivated. Soft.
We are leaving the battlefield. We deserve ease, not just endurance.
Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0FRtG7fX2Y
#SoftLife #RestAsResistance #MentalWellness #NoMoreStruggle #selfpreservation