Are You Using Rest as Resistance?

We often live within a push/pull relationship that we unconsciously fall into with ourselves, and the barriers that arise when we envision living from a place of overflow….but overflow… is sustainable!

When our cups are full and overflowing we can be in service endlessly. We know from neuroscience that in difficult times, recharging ourselves is even more imperative. Nature reflects to us that deep restoration is woven into the fabric of life and natural cycles as sure as day and night.  Responding to our deep need for rest and revitalization however can feel almost counter-culture in these wild times where urgency and productivity are hyper-valued and glorified. We felt into the disempowerment of “grind culture” and the design to keep us living in fear, distraction and out of alignment.

We explored our unique ideas of rest and also discovered our unconscious barriers and narratives to following what we most deeply need.

Going sane in insane times can feel lonely. The beauty of community sharing together at TeaTime is that we rediscover again that we share experiences and are not alone on this journey.

The quote from my tea spoke to the importance of slowing down to receive the magic of inner wisdom:

The universe is within you. Bright and beautiful!

Megan shared a clip from a powerful podcast:

Become a Good Ancestor with Layla Saad in her conversation with the inspiring Tricia Hersey on the topic of REST IS RESISTANCE’ 

Tricia highlights the power of rest to enter the dream time, release, rest, restore and RECEIVE the messages of intuition,  body wisdom, nature, and from our ancestors.

She shared the incredible stories of Harriet Tubman during the underground railroad and the imperative role of deep rest for her to stay alive and help many reach freedon by staying connected to intuition, nature and the ancestors.  She rested often to pray connect, receive guidance and would then move based on the messages received. Even when her life (and the lives of others) was on the line… she slowed down to receive guidance and to dream in a future of freedom!

Time spent visioning the world we desire is absolutely key  to creating a brighter future. When we embody the vision here now as if it has already happened… our nervous systems can finally relax and in that softening our creativity and intuition come to life! THIS is the essence of our Feminine Climate Renaissance!