The "Rest" is Our Work

The REST is Our Work

Jan 10 Table Talk

If you missed the Table Talk, the video is here.

SO many people need help these days. Do you feel a twinge of shame when you’re not serving everyone you can? Well the inspirational Norah Wynne, LMFT shared a big secret with us last week: The more you rest, the more people can get from you- because being your best “you” lets others be themselves and intimacy grows.

Check out the deer and the kitten below. It says it all. Notice the kitten enjoying her friend’s rest.

You ARE the valuable resource. So it’s not just permission to rest- you are mandated to make yourself comfortable. This is how you provide for others in your work- by actually being the best place on Planet Earth. So rest while you are giving. Monitor your irritation, anxiety, nervousness, and annoyance and respond with whatever you need.

Norah led us in a pretty fabulous “golden thread of light” meditation. Also a practiced massage therapist, she taught us check-ins to monitor the tension in our body and gave us creative techniques to respond to it (see her slides in the video available on our website).

Remember we are masters at giving it to others- but only if we compassionately tend to ourselves.

Thank you to all who joined us and see you on Valentines Day!