Ooh “resting without earning it” is one I have really been drawn to this past week. My body demanded it. I have had to fight for it from my kids, husband, other family.
Yes!! You also made me think we can redefine “earning it.” It’s easy for me to look at your life and think, of course you’ve earned your rest, you’re doing so much! It’s harder to view my own effort as enough. (Not that we need to earn it, this was just a thought I had going back to being harder on ourselves than others.)
I get that. Like grass is always greener--rest always seems more “earned” from an outside perspective. Maybe because you can see the work of others; but from their internal perspective, they just see the list of things undone.
Ooh, Post-It status --I’m honored! I haven’t read Chasing Slow, but I loved the Exhale podcast interview with Erin. Adding to my winter break reading list now!!
I have been thinking about your "fallow" poem for some time now and are with you in these sentiments as well... it's hard not to feel the pressure to produce. Thank you for sharing your "permission to rest." I am also trying to be kinder and braver to myself in that regard. Your words encourage me. 💙
Oh my! Ashley, this just made my day hearing that you’ve been thinking back on my fallow poem 🥰. You are worthy of love no matter your output (even if, and especially if you’re producing less than you think you should or can).
Hi Kelly! Ugh, yes the resting without earning it is so hard to accept. Cheering you on as you rest and choose to believe, or at least act as if, you deserve margin and down time just like anyone else.
Hey Aly, it's so fitting that I came here feeling kinda guilty like I'd been behind on catching up with your posts (and as I mentioned before, the others' in our mastermind), only to find an invitation to take up space, choose ease. This is lovely. I'm so glad you're able to name this for yourself and also share permission and encouragement for others to do the same. <3
Feeling this and grateful for your words and voice.
Thank, Kim! I hope you can find pockets of rest in this season 💛
Embracing margin is a wonderful intention—you won’t regret it!
Thanks, Laura! And I’m excited that The Artist’s Way cohort can be part of my new margin ✨
Ooh “resting without earning it” is one I have really been drawn to this past week. My body demanded it. I have had to fight for it from my kids, husband, other family.
Yes!! You also made me think we can redefine “earning it.” It’s easy for me to look at your life and think, of course you’ve earned your rest, you’re doing so much! It’s harder to view my own effort as enough. (Not that we need to earn it, this was just a thought I had going back to being harder on ourselves than others.)
I get that. Like grass is always greener--rest always seems more “earned” from an outside perspective. Maybe because you can see the work of others; but from their internal perspective, they just see the list of things undone.
💯 on the internal monologue focusing on everything that didn’t get done!
Adopting this mantra and giving it Post-it Status. Have you read Erin Loechner’s Chasing Slow?
Ooh, Post-It status --I’m honored! I haven’t read Chasing Slow, but I loved the Exhale podcast interview with Erin. Adding to my winter break reading list now!!
Love this (and thanks for the shout-out)! Cheers to rest!
Kandi, thanks for modeling rest/ taking a break!
I have been thinking about your "fallow" poem for some time now and are with you in these sentiments as well... it's hard not to feel the pressure to produce. Thank you for sharing your "permission to rest." I am also trying to be kinder and braver to myself in that regard. Your words encourage me. 💙
Oh my! Ashley, this just made my day hearing that you’ve been thinking back on my fallow poem 🥰. You are worthy of love no matter your output (even if, and especially if you’re producing less than you think you should or can).
Yes, this resonates! Resting without earning it is the part that stuck out to me, and something I'm in the process of learning how to do.
Hi Kelly! Ugh, yes the resting without earning it is so hard to accept. Cheering you on as you rest and choose to believe, or at least act as if, you deserve margin and down time just like anyone else.
Hey Aly, it's so fitting that I came here feeling kinda guilty like I'd been behind on catching up with your posts (and as I mentioned before, the others' in our mastermind), only to find an invitation to take up space, choose ease. This is lovely. I'm so glad you're able to name this for yourself and also share permission and encouragement for others to do the same. <3