Recovery Crone
Recovery Crone
Learning the Sacred Art of Rest
Learning the Sacred Art of Rest
Learning the Sacred Art of Rest
Sunday 20th October 2024
Join Stacy on the Recovery Crone Podcast as she shares her journey from relentless perfectionism to embracing the sacred art of rest.
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Episode Overview
- Reflect on how upbringing influences your relationship with rest.
- Understand the impact of chronic stress on health.
- Learn simple breathing exercises to promote relaxation.
- Recognise rest as a necessary part of life, not a luxury.
- Challenge societal norms around productivity and success.
Our bodies and spirits do not belong to capitalism; we have a divine right to rest.
Ever felt like you're running on empty, chasing perfection at the cost of your own well-being? In this episode of the Recovery Crone Podcast, Stacy takes us on a heartfelt journey from the 'cult of perfectionism' to discovering the sacred art of rest. Sharing her deeply personal experiences, she reflects on her upbringing in a family where rest was a theoretical concept, overshadowed by relentless busyness and the pursuit of status.
Stacy's father, a self-made man who literally moved mountains, and her mother, who maintained a picture-perfect home and body, modelled a life of constant activity. This relentless drive for productivity seeped into Stacy's own life, pushing her to the brink of exhaustion and beyond. Through vivid anecdotes, Stacy recounts her teenage years filled with academic and extracurricular pressures, fuelled by coffee and minimal sleep.
Her adult life mirrored this frantic pace until her body finally rebelled, forcing her to confront the unsustainable nature of her lifestyle. The turning point came with chronic illness and burnout, leading Stacy to re-evaluate her relationship with rest. Drawing from her recovery journey, Stacy emphasises the importance of deprogramming from societal expectations of productivity and embracing rest as a birthright.
She introduces listeners to simple yet profound breathing exercises designed to reconnect with their bodies and find peace in stillness. This episode is not just about rest; it's about reclaiming one's life from the clutches of endless to-do lists and societal pressures. Stacy's story is a powerful reminder that rest is not a luxury but a necessity for a healthy, balanced life.
So, if you're feeling overwhelmed by the demands of daily life, take a moment to listen and learn how to make rest a sacred part of your routine. After all, your well-being depends on it.