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Is rest more than just a break from work? Can taking time to relax actually be a way to fight back?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tricia Hersey advocates rest as a form of resistance. She challenges the beliefs of a society focused on constant productivity, arguing that rest is a way to heal from the damage of grind culture<\/a> and imagine a better future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading to discover how rest can be a powerful tool for both personal and social change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Rest as a Form of Resistance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hersey frames rest as a form of resistance against grind culture. This is because rest isn\u2019t just self-care; it\u2019s also a challenge to the dehumanizing beliefs and practices of a society that values productivity above all else. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll discuss how resting helps you to heal from the damage that grind culture inflicts on your body and your spirit. We\u2019ll also explore how rest makes it possible to imagine and fight for a better future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resting Enables Healing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hersey says that, through rest, people can begin to heal from the harm inflicted by grind culture. While resting, your body and mind engage in crucial processes that support your overall well-being. Rest is vital for physical health because it promotes healing, supports the immune system, and restores the body\u2019s strength. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: Rest doesn\u2019t just allow you to heal from overwork, it\u2019s a chance for your body to become even stronger than before. This is the same principle by which athletes build their strength, speed, and endurance<\/a>: They don\u2019t see those benefits during a workout, but rather when their muscles heal from the damage that workout caused. On the other hand, athletes who don\u2019t take enough time to rest and heal between workouts begin to suffer from severe pain and fatigue, as well as becoming more prone to injury and illness\u2014instead of becoming stronger, they become weak and fragile as their bodies break down.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resting Is a Spiritual Practice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Hersey adds that rest isn\u2019t just an act of physical rejuvenation, but also one of spiritual self-care<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She explains that grind culture wants to break your spirit\u2014your innate sense of self-worth<\/a> and purpose\u2014in order to turn you into an obedient worker. If it succeeds, you\u2019ll devote yourself to grind culture based on the false promises that you can fulfill those spiritual needs with money (value) and a job (purpose).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, because grind culture is a direct attack on your spirit (or, as some would say, your soul), your spirit will naturally resist it. Resting when you need to is, therefore, a way to take care of yourself spiritually. In other words, rest is a refusal to allow grind culture to crush your spirit and an affirmation of your inherent right to simply exist without \u201cproving\u201d your value.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She adds that rest also provides you with opportunities for reflection, connection, and renewal. These are chances to heal your soul<\/a> from the damage that grind culture has inflicted, and to strengthen your spirit so you can withstand future hardships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Resting Is Spiritual<\/strong>

To understand how resting can be a spiritual practice, it\u2019s crucial to understand what Hersey means by spiritual<\/em> and how spirituality differs from religion<\/a>.

Whereas religion\u2019s main purpose is to form a connection with God or gods, often through prayers and rituals, spirituality has a much broader meaning. Spirituality can involve a connection with the divine, but it’s also a way to connect with the world and gain a deeper understanding<\/a> of yourself. As such, spirituality is deeply personal, even when it\u2019s expressed through communal gatherings and rituals that resemble organized religion.

Black spirituality in particular emphasizes self-reflection<\/a> and self-honor. This means regularly taking time to think about what you\u2019ve done in the past, what you intend to do in the future, and who you are<\/a> as a person. It also means being compassionate with yourself and being honest about what you need<\/a>. In this case, Hersey is saying that you often need rest, and therefore you can honor yourself by taking that rest. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Resting Allows You to Dream<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the personal benefits of rest, Hersey also highlights its strategic importance in the ongoing fight for social progress. She explains that resting helps you to reclaim your ability to dream\u2014both in the literal sense of having dreams while you\u2019re asleep and in the sense of having daydreams or hopeful imaginings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By allowing yourself to rest, you create opportunities for your mind to wander, imagine new possibilities, and envision alternative futures<\/a>. This imaginative process is crucial for challenging the toxic status quo<\/strong>. This is because, before people can fight for change, they have to be able to picture the society they\u2019re fighting to create.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: Dreaming like Hersey describes here doesn\u2019t just give you a clearer idea of what you\u2019re fighting for; the process of setting and pursuing meaningful goals<\/a> boosts your well-being in and of itself<\/a>. This means that\u2014even if the world you imagine doesn\u2019t come about in your lifetime\u2014dreaming of that world and fighting to make it real will still make you happier and healthier.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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