Happy Friday, all!
How are you doing? No, I mean…really. How are you doing, babes?
I recently saw a post on Threads where a reader asked how other people were able to read, write, and talk about books when the world is on fire. (I couldn’t find the original post, I’m sorry!) It wasn’t a criticism. It was a legitimate question. One I completely sympathize with as a person who’s been stressed and finding it difficult to sleep lately. But what I’ve also come to realize is that rest and self-care are acts of resistance at a time when an authoritarian and unelected billionaires, who display the cruelty of a poorly developed cartoon villain, are eroding human rights and denying support to the most vulnerable members of our society: the poor, the disabled, veterans, underserved communities, and children, to name a few.
Rest is an Act of Resistance
So, my darling, take that one-tank, weekend trip. Go ahead and buy yourself that book or borrow it from your local library. Then take that long, soaking bath. Unplug and go for a walk in your neighborhood or at your favorite park. Spend some time with the people you love by unplugging and being completely present. Binge your favorite show. Take an at-home reading retreat. Do yoga. Meditate. Throw an at-home dance party. Do whatever you need to do to give yourself a measure of peace, space to breath, and the chance to reset in preparation for whatever comes next. Because if we don’t refill our own cup first, we can’t support the people we love and fight for the causes that are most important to us.
I’d love to hear what it is you’re doing for self-care and to rest during these stressful times. Tell us in the comments.
In the meantime, be good to yourself, cherish those you love, and enjoy your weekend!
