Rest Is Part of the Work

Today I’m choosing rest.

For years, I believed hard work alone was the key to success. I pushed myself to go further, faster, and longer, without realizing that rest is part of the absence of productivity. Labor Day reminds me of this truth.

We live in a culture that often applauds hustle and grind. Yet our minds, bodies, and spirits thrive when we pause. When I let myself step away, I return with more creativity, clarity, and courage.

Today, I’m stretching out in my favorite chair with a good book, reflecting on how far I’ve come and how grateful I am for the strength God gives me daily. This is the gift of balance, celebrating both labor and renewal.

So I encourage you to take a deep breath, let your shoulders relax, and give yourself permission to rest. You deserve it.