Rest

Includes

• Sleep Patterns
• Relaxation
• Rest after strenuous exercise / activity
• Stillness and Meditation
• Dreaming

How it connects:

If you're still looking for that panacea, the best I've got for you is sleep.

Sleep is the time when your body does a majority of its restorative 'maintenance'. Your body is able to repair damage, detoxify, fortify and strengthen your immune system. Hormones and neurotransmitters are given a chance to come back into balance, and your musculoskeletal system is given a much need chance to relax and let go of any tension held throughout the day.

When you don't get enough sleep, your body doesn’t have enough time to engage in this restorative maintenance. With chronic sleep deprivation, our body begins to deteriorate and all major areas of our health start to break down.

On the other hand, getting extra rest when you’re sick or recovering from strenuous activity, you will recover more quickly and be able to get back out and enjoy the activities you are passionate about.

– Quoted from a previous post

But there is so much more to rest than just sleep. The capacity to rest and reflect upon our lives in a holistic fashion also allows us to reflect upon areas beyond our basic physiological needs like purpose, spirituality & relationships.