I am tired. Right now, literally, as I write this. I perhaps should have written this earlier this week when I had more active brain cells and more energy. It has been a busy week with business travel and I just got home yesterday. Glad to be back.

Because I am tired, the only topic that is on my mind right now is rest. Rest is still undervalued, I think, but the trend line is looking positive. We hear more about adequate sleep and self-care these days and I am glad to see this. However, there is a still remaining culture of busy that we need to take a look at.

When you think of rest, what comes to mind? When I think of rest through the lens of mind, body and spirit, I think of several things. There is physical rest our bodies just need to function, and function optimally. There is the mental rest, the rest we get from meditation, or entertainment. And there is spiritual rest. This can be done in different ways, but for me the most accessible is nature. There is a connection and a “filling of the cup” after a nice walk in the woods or on the beach.

Of course, it is quite possible that all of these types of rest can happen simultaneously or overlap. Maybe this is why one of favorite things to do is to spend time in a hammock. I get physical rest lying there, and mental rest by just letting my mind wander, or by reading a good book. And I get spiritual rest by soaking in the nature around me.

In the context of weight wellness, rest is so important. Our bodies need recovery time each day. Our brains need to be able to function without relying on quick hits of food to keep us going. We need our rest to have the mental fortitude to focus on our goals. Rest is also important in keeping our spirits positive and remembering our inherent wisdom and worth.

I wish there was greater discussion and respect for rest in our culture. Wouldn’t it be cool if when asked how we are doing, instead of saying “I’m so busy”, if we said, “I have gotten amazing rest recently.” Can you imagine if rest and rejuvenation were held up as something to be respected and honored?

Do you respect and honor your rest in your life? Do you spend time thinking about whether you are making time for your own physical, mental and spiritual rest?

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