17/10/2025
Those of you who come to my classes know that I talk about rest a LOT.
In the busy, appointment-driven, goal-oriented lives we live, more than anything, I hope I give my students permission to rest.
Itās so needed, yet we so often feel guilty for taking it, because the noise of the world tells us that resting is unproductive, unmotivated, even a waste of time.
But the body needs it. To function properly, to heal, to process, to create space for ideas and creativity to emerge.
This week, thatās exactly what my practice has been aboutā¦ resting without guilt.
Iāve really needed it after the weekend of shadow work I just did and honestly, I still havenāt fully recovered. It still takes me a while to get my bounce back when I do something thatās out of my routine or deeply physical or mentally challenging.
So, in between my classes, Iāve been doing a whole lot ofā¦ nothing, mostly gazing at the fern in my lounge! šš
And Iām pleased to say, I havenāt felt guilty about it!
Thatās not always the case, by the way. Usually, the guilt creeps in.
The āI should be doing somethingā voiceā¦ working on marketing, planning classes, reading something meaningful, doing more inner work.
But this week, Iāve let myself off the hook.
Because sometimes the most productive thing we can do is stop trying to be productive.
And slowing down has also given me a chance to take in something really lovely too, celebrating one incredible year with George.
I honestly canāt thank him enough for all the love, patience, and support he gives me. Heās been a steady and safe space for me to find deeper healing and connection and I feel so grateful to be doing life with him.
