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Hi there. Welcome to Radio Headspace, to Thursday, and to this new moment.

It's Dora.

So a student of mine recently asked me about finding the balance between resting and going after the life that you desire.

And this is something I've been thinking about as well.

What is the balance?

And is the balance even possible?

What sacrifices do we make when we decide to rest?

And why does resting have to be a sacrifice in the first place?

His exact question was, do you think it's possible to truly care for ourselves

and also be productive professionals?

How can we realistically afford the lifestyles we desire

without striving or sacrificing rest?

And here's the thing.

In this day and age, rest is a radical and revolutionary thing to do.

We live in a time where productivity, focus, and constant movement is highly valued.

Trisha Hersey, also known as a Nat Bishop, writes so candidly about rest as resistance,

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