Why Stillness Isn't Laziness — It's Recovery

Stillness of the body is not the same as stillness of the soul. Here's what a cabin in West Virginia, a 2-minute breath practice, and a year of arguing with rest taught me.

Why Stillness Isn’t Laziness — It’s Recovery

This past weekend, for the first time in my life, I spent two full days being still without fighting it.

No guilt. No bargaining. No voice in my head saying you should be doing something productive right now.

I simply rested.

And when I came out the other side, I understood something I’ve been circling for years.

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