Making Space for Rest
Physical Healing and Wholeness: A Holistic Approach
Reflection By Robbin Brent
When you slowly begin to believe and understand your inherent worth, rest becomes possible in many ways.
- Tricia Hersey
In our near-constant busyness and the many demands we navigate every day, it can be easy to overlook rest and our need for regular periods of stillness and renewal. When we’re overcommitted and scrambling to squeeze another tiny ounce of time and energy out of the day, rest feels like a luxury, or even a sign of weakness, especially in a culture that prizes productivity and achievement.
Yet busyness isn’t always about an overscheduled calendar—sometimes our minds are the busiest part of us. When worry or repetitive thoughts spin through the same concerns over and over again, our minds and souls desperately need rest, even when our bodies are not in motion.
My own struggles with this have taught me that rest is not optional, but essential—a vital component of wellness and wholeness. When we find ways to step away from our congested schedules and quiet our racing thoughts, we create more space to simply be, making room for our bodies, minds, and souls to regenerate and heal.
This week, as we reflect on the theme of physical healing, we can discover and practice ways to prioritize rest, honor the natural rhythms of our bodies, and trust in the restorative powers of stillness and renewal. As we learn to incorporate more intentional periods of rest into our daily routines, we are better able to cultivate a deeper sense of balance and well-being in all areas of our lives.
Making It Personal: When was the last time you allowed yourself to rest deeply, without guilt or distraction? How might you create more space for rest and renewal in your life—whether from an overcrowded schedule or from worry or repetitive thoughts? Reflect on a time when rest played an important role in your physical or emotional healing. What insights did you gain from that experience?