This whole piece felt like a soft exhale I didn’t realize I was holding. Especially this: “No one watches a tree in winter and says it’s lazy.” That line stopped me in my tracks. We’re so wired to measure rest against productivity instead of recognizing it as part of the process. Thank you for this reminder that stillness can be strength, and that reclaiming time is its own quiet revolution. 💛
No one watches a tree in winter and says it’s lazy."
Love that! It's sad that we live in a world that glorifies "hustle culture." All grind, no rest. But like you said, we are NOT machines. And I like your method of focusing on gentle things when our minds refuse to relax. Sometimes it's hard to do that.
Thanks for this beautiful reminder to never feel guilty for caring for ourselves!
Wow, I REALLY love these thoughts. And need them. You were just who/what I needed to read this morning. Thank you.
This whole piece felt like a soft exhale I didn’t realize I was holding. Especially this: “No one watches a tree in winter and says it’s lazy.” That line stopped me in my tracks. We’re so wired to measure rest against productivity instead of recognizing it as part of the process. Thank you for this reminder that stillness can be strength, and that reclaiming time is its own quiet revolution. 💛
I am so happy to hear you say that.
Rest is a huge part of productivity.
I am still learning that, believe me.
Oh i think we all know, but we are just not very good at listening to ourselves!! 🤣
"Even seeds need darkness and stillness to grow.
No one watches a tree in winter and says it’s lazy."
Love that! It's sad that we live in a world that glorifies "hustle culture." All grind, no rest. But like you said, we are NOT machines. And I like your method of focusing on gentle things when our minds refuse to relax. Sometimes it's hard to do that.
Thanks for this beautiful reminder to never feel guilty for caring for ourselves!
Thank you so much for reading and replying!
it really means a LOT.
I’m glad the tree-in-winter line resonated. It’s one of those things I have to keep relearning myself.
You're very welcome Goldie! And yes, we constantly have to keep reminding ourselves of these things to stay on the right track!