Innoveering Nebraska

I’ve never been very comfortable with the word rest.  Which is unfortunate for so very many reasons. 

My problems with the word have varied.  The biggest reasons are grammatical and guilt ridden.  To me, “rest” sounds far too much like ”wrest” and, in my experience, nothing good ever happens when that verb is in use.  I’ve also always felt guilty resting unless it was a verifiable and officially certified ”well earned rest.”  Until now. 

Now is different.  Now I’ve learned the value of rest.  It’s priceless.  A good rest brings clarity of thought, order to emotions, fresh ideas and an overall sense of joy.  In short, I’ve discovered that rest is actually a very active and productive verb.   

If I pitched those outcomes to your business, wouldn’t you sign up for the product or service?  So why did I resist it for so many years?  Why are you resisting?  Embrace rest – and don’t let anyone wrest it from you (or make you feel guilty).   

Shocking discovery!  Search Google Images for “rest” and see what you find.  It’s a terribly sad representation of what our society thinks about rest.  Rebel and rest!