Rest is Not Optional, It’s Foundational

We live in a culture that glorifies exhaustion. Hustle harder. Keep pushing. Rest when it’s over.

But here’s the truth: you can’t lead, create, or even love fully when you’re running on fumes. Rest isn’t what you do after the work is done. It’s what allows you to do the work at all.

Think about it: if you’ve ever tried to pour from an empty cup, you know it doesn’t work. Your patience wears thin. Your creativity dries up. Your relationships are strai…