No obligations this weekend! I didn’t die from the conditioning workout at Ethos this morning, and even let Mason push me harder at the end of the rope waves round than I would have ever pushed myself. Feelin’ it all in the right bicep, my friends. Getting stronger all the time, woohoooooo!

And now if I want to stay in my house, see and speak to no one, I can! No calls, no errands, no children to ferry, not even Hubs to attend to–he’s on a work trip.

*sigh*

Here are my wishes for rest, friends. May we all get what we need.

1. Make time and space to let your hair down (proverbially), ya?
   Loosen the muscles, take some deep breaths… Downgear… Aaaahh.

2. Deep breaths, dear darling. You do so much every day — and there is always more. It’s okay to move slowly and rest well.

3. It’s about self-love, I think… This idea that we are only worthy if we run around like headless chickens–FUCK THAT! Rest, my friend. It’s OK.

4. How have you taken care of yourself today? Did you sit down to eat? You deserve the best care you can give. It’s okay to slow down.

5. What does rest, slowing down, taking a breath, do for you? Do you get to do it often enough? I hope so. I hope you get positively oodles of it!!

6. Calm. Peace. Sloooooww… *sigh* Aaahhh — Wishing you so much– just feeeel the de-escalation!

7. Our culture tells us we are not enough. We don’t do enough. We don’t have enough. ENOUGH ALREADY! Life is not about constant hustle. Rest. It’s OK.

8. Picturing a deep, squishy sofa, plush, thick blankets, a rich, warm beverage, and a lovely movie or delicious book. How do you rest? Hope you get to soon!

9. What do you need to rest from today? Wishing you that space and distance, that which gives perspective and grounds you in you.

10. When did you last really rest? Hmm? How did it feel? Can you relive it right now? Can we carry that restful vibe wherever we go?

11. *sigh* Take a deep breath, my friend. You can get through anything this way. Breathe. Rest when you need. It will all get done.

12. Tasks Activity Productivity Accomplishment — All valuable in a full life. Just don’t forget to rest.

Huh. I see a recurring theme here. That says something, no?