10. Deep Rest

SHIFTING GEARS; DISCONNECT AND UNPLUG; RECHARGE AND REPAIR; EMPATHIC RETREAT

I am always able to reset my steps. I am discovering new ways to relax.

We live in a fast-paced world that is filled with many moving parts and sources of exhaustion. If you are an empath, highly sensitive, or even intuitive, you may pick up on residual energies from the environments or emotions that surround you. If any of this sounds familiar, it can be helpful to carve out time for more rest each day, no matter how great or small your moments, or movements, may be.

This is a card of replenishment, as you return to yourself and the beautiful vessel of your body. If you find that time is of the essence and you sometimes can't clock in as many hours of restful sleep as you'd like, there are other ways you can enhance your daily restoration.

Perhaps you are yearning for emotional rest. This is about giving yourself the time and space to gently dip into your feelings. Writing and reflecting can be wonderful outlets for your heart. Conjure your own sweet interlude of self-love.

Do you feel like you are in need of a mental time-out? Take this as an opportunity to connect with stillness, Mother Nature, or inviting soundscapes that will calm your nervous system. It is a wonderful time to quiet any outside noise.

If you are needing physical restoration beyond sleep, try listening to what your body temple is telling you. Perhaps some stretching, meditation, or movement can soothe the aches and let your energy flow. Delicious foods or sensual outlets and activities may be what's called for at this time.

Electronic stimuli can sometimes be overwhelming. Artificial lights, screen exposure, or noisy environments may need to be reduced if you find that your sensory inputs are overloaded. How much time are you spending online? Disconnect and unplug.

If you feel like you are retreating from your Higher Self or the flow of your creative pulse, try seeking out some soul-nourishing activities that bubble up in your heart. Nature, journaling, artwork, music, or expressive outlets are wonderful anchors to call in your light.

Exchanging energies with others can also lead to burnout. Take stock of the people in your sphere who are either depleting or refreshing your vitality. Small doses of any outside input may be needed in this case.

What kind of rest am I being encouraged to tap into?