Rest: Unlock your spiritual magic

When I was younger, I can remember a saying that stuck with me for a long time. It went something like “You can rest when you are dead”.  I think the person that told me that was implying that you can rest after all the work is done. I did find it hard to swallow though.  What was the purpose for rest and how exactly did we know when all the work would be done? There always seems like there are endless tasks that need to be completed.

I found when I would look at things this way, I would become impatient and worried that I was never accomplishing enough. Not working hard enough and when I would take breaks to rest, I would get into this endless cycle of thinking I was being lazy because more could be done. I had been programmed to believe that working hard was more important than allowing myself to rest.  What I didn’t realize was not allowing for rest pushed me to exhaustion, made me cranky, and sometimes made me physically ill. Many times, I found myself sucked dry by daily life. Always on the go from one task to the next. Never allowing pleasurable rest. The time for when you can rejuvenate your energy so you can show up in the world the best version of yourself. Rest is an act of self-love.

Rest allows:

·       For you to rejuvenate your energy

·       You to hear your inner voice

·       Bring balance into your life

·       Hear guidance from the universe more clearly

·       Experience things that bring us pleasure

Far too often rest is thought of as just sleep. Rest is more than sleep and the type of rest you need will vary from time to time. Incorporating rest is essential for maintaining a healthy wellness routine. Rest is also the time when you can unlock your spiritual magic. It is in the time of rest when the universe takes the wheel and does work behind the scenes. It is in those times we feel like we are doing nothing the most is happening.

There are different ways to experience rest my suggestion is to try some and see what works for you. What allows you to give yourself this act of self-love. Rest should be something pleasurable for you, not something that is forced upon you. Incorporating rest into your lifestyle allows you to unlock your spiritual magic. It allows you to create delightful experiences in your life. It opens space for you to dream, visualize and is part of allowing the universe to work its magic behind the scenes taking the load off your shoulders for a while.

Different forms of rest:

·       Long nap

·       Doing something creative

·       Mediation

·       Sitting in nature

·       Going to a scared place

·       Going for a walk (yes if it brings you peace it is rest)

·       Taking a bath

·       Leaning into your self-care routine

Do not let the hustle and bustle of life steal your joy. Start making rest a priority and unlock your spiritual magic. There will be time to work hard, there will be time to play but if you are not rested are you really going to be fully present?