Rest Culture: Pause And Chills: Celebrating the Little Things

As we head into a long holiday weekend and for some of us, it may not feel all that long.  I hope you’ll find a moment to simply pause and chill.

The other day, my son, sister, and I set aside time to do just that. We didn’t go on a spectacular cruise or plan anything elaborate, we just made time to sit together and enjoy some ice cream. The taste was sweet, but the company was even sweeter.

Pausing and chilling doesn’t require anything grand. Sometimes the most meaningful moments are found in the everyday.

I live with a chronic illness that limits my mobility, especially during flare-ups. On days when walking becomes too painful, I find comfort in small joys: crafting, illustration, travel shows, writing, puzzles… and sometimes just sitting quietly…on my walker, or even in the car.

Finding solace in simple pleasures matters.

And you deserve that kind of peace, too.

How do you like to pause and chill?

Feel free to share your thoughts here. I’d love to hear how you create moments of calm in your day.

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