Just 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.
π https://initiativeforliteracy.org/the-discipline-of-closing/
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
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 machineβrest 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
Iβm officially retiring my combat boots. π₯Ύπ«
For too long, weβve normalized living in "survival mode." But constant resilience is exhausting. Next yearβs 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
New paradigm:
Not: what did I accomplish today?
Instead: how much juicy deep brain rest did I get today?
Rest is not a luxury; it's a form of resistance! Embracing downtime allows neurodivergent individuals to unleash their brilliance and creativity. Let's prioritize self-care and acknowledge the power of rest in boosting mental health. π #RestAsResistance #Neurodiversity #SelfCare #MentalHealth
Ok, last lil toot before I got nap:
We've just been discussing how rest is a skill, and different than doing nothing, and often hard to allow ourselves to do and whatnot.
So for some peer mentoring / idea sharing / rest celebrating I propose a #restMode tag (I have apparently been using a bit already).
Use it to share your moments of rest, your strategies of rest, the ways you are resting, and lurk for new ideas and framing.
πfor the record I haven't just eaten toast anyway, I have also had a toaster oven baked potato, an apple, and hot chocolate (yes, full of weed, and also cream).
I have decided pleasure, contentment and repose is a food group and I have been deeply malnourished.
So all my choices are nourishing that.
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