I did a half day digital fast + first proper day off in what seems like weeks. What’s your goto rest and rejuvenation process? Today for me it was (1) sleep as long as possible - stay in bed after I wake, resist the temptation to get up and do stuff and be a ‘productive’ human. (2) Then I did a time-limited phone session (15 mins if poss) to attend to or postpone any obligations. If your rest day isn’t regular or planned then this step is a must. It relaxes the mind and lessens the tendency to constantly wind wander over the to-do list. (3) Phone off again (4) ‘Journey to Satchitamanda’ on repeat quietly in the back ground. (5) Gentle somatic experiencing (in bed) to unwind stresses from the body (thank you body for handling my life!). (6) emotional release and maintenance - engaging with IFS-style parts work as it arises in the movement practice in order to work with any neglected or conflicted ambient emotions that may be present in the back ground. (7) Feel very happy I am taking care of myself, and know that it helps me be present and show up in every other area of my life! So far this could be 90 mins to 3 hours. (8) Get some food - if I didn’t eat already I’m hungry by then so I have something light and find a good coffee (there is a women who trains baristas at the artist area at @earth_frequency a festival 🔥☕️🔥) (9) Maybe go on a walk in nature, or a swim if possible - I went for a walk but am scared or snakes when in Australia so kept it short and walked in the mud barefoot to coffee shop instead :) . (10) And then when I’m done, actually done - not just wanting to talk to someone, or feeling restless due to the lack of stimulation from phones, people, things - I’ll call my wife and tell her I love her…. maybe I’ll sleep more :) PS - I’ll post the EFF festival pics soon, later, tomoz. Today is about rest. Lmk what you do self care and mental/physical/emotional wellness. For those that are interested: - Alice Coltrane - ‘Journey to Satchidananda’ - Richard Schwartz - ‘No Bad Parts’ - Bessel Van Der Kolk - ‘The Body Keeps The Score’ (Thank you to Chris and Camille for the eye mask!) (at Earth Frequency Festival) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdU6ECbhJYb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
