It has been exactly one month since I have been free from all forms of school and, I have to say, I am loving it! Five years of constant studying and/or working really burns a girl out. I believe it is really important to work hard because you learn, you grow, you prosper, and you inspire others that way. But I also believe it is important to rest – and my major certainly didn’t know the meaning of rest (ask any other nutrition major and I guarantee they’ll echo my sentiments).
This summer, I am happy to say that I am employed, working on exciting things over here in blog world, putting together my media kit, and resting a lot more often. Resting and I didn’t always get along. I used to believe the following:
- One who rests is lazy.
Now, I’m so grateful to have resting in my life. I rest every day. Sometimes, it’s two minutes; sometimes, it’s two hours. Sometimes, it’s praying. Sometimes, it’s yoga. Sometimes, it’s reading a good book. Sometimes, it’s playing piano and singing. For me, resting is enjoying my own presence. It makes so much sense as to why I never rested when I was sick with my eating disorder. I was so busy hating myself that resting was out of the question – that meant I had to be alone with the person I hated the most: myself.
This summer, more than ever, I’ve embraced resting. Sitting in quiet by myself is a beautiful blessing. I get to know myself better and recognize that I am a good person worthy of love, and that allows me to spread love to others. This is something I already know but I truly believe we need to remind ourselves of it every day. What do you think? Meditate on your own measure of self-love and spend some quality time with you.
Because you’re awesome.
Create your own moment, moments, minutes, or hours of resting today. 
Stay lovely,
Heather
Totally understand what you mean. For me resting was always coupled by thoughts of what I should or could be doing…now resting is about just that! Great post as always!
Love this, thanks for the GREAT reminder!!
<3 . That is all.
(Oh, and you are awesome & this was inspiring for me to read(:)
Xxx
<3 back to you, Sarah!
I definitely rest everyday! I did today with a two hour nap
You go, Matt!
Hey Heather girlie,
That is so wonderful that you can find peace and solace in playing piano and singing. It’s a gift that you should cherish for a lifetime! I actually used to play piano–I started lessons when I was 3 and unfortunately gave it up at 18–when I went away to college. I used to hate practicing–but it was pure bliss when I finally learned a piece. It felt like I was floating through my own music. My most favorite composers are Chopin and Debussy. They just tug at your soul. My mother was always right though–she said if I gave it up I’d always regret it–and I do. I hope to one day get back into it. What are some of your fave composers/song-writers?
PS: And go you for honoring your body!
That’s amazing that you’re classically trained, Yaara! I wish that I was, as I’m self taught. It’s so soothing…love it.
I’m working on being OK with letting myself rest! I’ve been being mindful of that during my weekend away. I work hard and deserve to have fun too!
My sweet BB, you deserve it more than most people I know. <3
It’s taken me awhile to feel comfortable being around myself and going out by myself to do things, and honestly. It’s been so good knowing that I love myself enough to be comfortable in my own skin and being able to do things by myself
It’s great being done with school! I’ve been done with school for almost 2 years, and I can’t say that I’ve missed studying!
Girrrl, tell me about it! Studying can suck it for awhile.
Love this post. It was so inspiring and so well-written. Thank you for reminding all of us that resting is okay, and we all deserve it!
Have a wonderful weekend girl
Aww, thank you so much Jessie. I’m glad you found comfort in it, love! Happy weekend!
B E A UUUUU TIFUL post my love <3 funny we both wrote about rest today
must be a sister thing? 
YES. Sisters think alike, eh?
This post is beautiful and I can relate 100%. I used to loathe resting. In my mind it correlated directly with being lazy and never accomplishing anything. I can’t say that I’ve completely come to terms with it, but I’ve improved a TON. I actually embrace resting on a regular basis and it feels amazing.
I’m so happy that you’ve been able to do the same thing. You deserve it after how hard you worked in school. (:
Aww, thanks Emily! I’m glad to hear that you’re working and improving on your own resting journey. You deserve it, babe.
Love this Heather!!! I used to struggle so much with resting and now the busier I get the more I realize just how important and amazing a rest day or even just a moment of rest can truly be!!!
Amen, sister!
Love that you’re also resting your beautiful bod!
Totally agree. Resting is such a joy in life for me now. Before, I hated resting because I would be along in my negative thoughts, but now I can just rest and enjoy the beauty of life and enjoy being by myself with my positive thoughts in those moments. You work so hard, so you for certain deserve that daily rest!
I’m so happy that you’re enjoying your rest, girl. You’re so right – it’s a beeeautiful thing.