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Rest is not a luxury... it’s a necessity... We’ve been conditioned to believe that we have to “earn” rest by pushing ourselves to the edge... That we can only stop once the work is done, the list is checked off, and everyone else is taken care of... But the truth is... rest isn’t a reward for doing enough... it’s the fuel that allows you to keep going. Your body, mind, and spirit were never designed to run endlessly without pause... You are a living being, not a machine... You deserve to rest simply because you exist. Take the nap... Step outside and breathe... Put the phone down... Let your nervous system know it’s safe... And never feel guilty for honoring the most basic need your soul has... to just be.