I just heard there are 7 types of rest.
SEVEN
And one of the first facts is that sleep and rest are not the same.
Did you catch that? Sleep and rest are not the same. I am a “burn the candle at both ends” kind of gal, so that struck me. I crash when I go to sleep. And I will sometimes wake up still tired. So let’s learn here and let’s explore rest.
We are a high demand society. And because of this we are also a highly burned out society who are chronically tired and sluggish. And I, for one, need to understand rest.
We need rest in 7 areas:
Doesn’t that sound amazing? SEVEN types of rest.
You mean there’s something beyond CRASH?
Here they are:
PHYSICAL REST: to restore and replenish: meditation, yoga, walks in nature, listening to music, jacuzzi. These are things that help improve circulation and flexibility.
MENTAL REST: Take 5-10 minute breaks away from devices and thinking. Watch fish, feel the wind, take a peek at the sun. Let yourself Reboot!
SENSORY REST: close your eyes and go within. Let your eyes and ears and fingers have a break from all the focusing they have to do.
CREATIVE REST: take a break to reacquaint you with awe, wonder, beauty, magic. Let yourself find moments of being inspired.
EMOTIONAL REST: especially important for empaths. Give yourself pockets of time to just go within. I know this is something I must do to stay balanced.
FINANCIAL REST: Give yourself a no spending day. Make things, share things. Let the pennies sit and feel the difference in how it feels to not spend anything for a while, especially if finances are tight.
And last:
SPIRITUAL REST:
Give yourself time to rest into Spirit, God, be replenished in prayer, devotion, reading, worship, the beauty of life and why you are here.
Sleep is amazing. And don;t these others sound great too?
Have you tried a weighted blanket? I love mine.
Which of these 7 do you regularly give yourself?
Which will you add for yourself? Please let me know!
Let’s learn to rest in all the seven ways to be fulfilled.
Sweet dreams!
