There’s a Yoruba saying that suggests we should know what is chasing us before we start running. So let me ask again, what are you afraid of that is making you cling so much to work and making rest feels near impossible?
Imagine you went away for 2 weeks, no access to phones, you’re by yourself. You have basic needs taken care of but you’re otherwise alone, by yourself with no to do list, no expectations to meet…. what would happen?
Some people avoid rest because
- They can’t stand being alone.
- They feel that their self worth is tied to productivity.
- Work provides a distraction from problems at home.
- They just don’t know how to rest.
What’s your reason? Whatever feelings you have are valid, rest, TROG, deep rest, can be very scary.
Once you’ve explored your fears on the topic, I’d like to ask you: can you to take a leap of faith by believing that if God says your rest is sacred, there’s a possibility that God is right? Can you?
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