Permission to rest!
- Tina Crowley

- Aug 1, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 13
Permission to chill!
Do you feel like a lazy potato when you take a break, thinking you should be doing something productive? Today's society has us believing that rest is for the slackers, but truth bomb: you'll turn into a noodle if you don't rest!

Here are some perks of kicking back.
The Magical Mojo of Rest
In a world that loves to worship the hustle and non-stop grind, resting can seem like a guilty pleasure — or even a weakness. But rest isn’t being lazy. It’s a magical act of rejuvenation, of reconnecting, and of coming back to your fabulous self.
Rest is a gift. One that your body, mind, and soul are begging for.
Physical Healing Through Chill Time
When you kick back, your body isn’t just lounging around. It’s repairing, recharging, and getting its groove back. Your energy tanks refill. Your immune system gets buff. Your nervous system chills out. Even inflammation might pack its bags when you allow yourself to just slow down.
This is especially key for those of us who work with energy, spirit, or other humans — we gotta be in tip-top shape to help others.
Rest Brings Mental & Emotional Zen
A rested brain is a sharp brain. Without enough downtime, we turn into grumpy, anxious, and foggy messes. But when we give ourselves a breather — even for a few minutes — our thoughts chill out, our perspective sharpens, and peace starts making a comeback.
Ever notice how your creative juices flow after a good snooze or a peaceful walk in the park? That’s no fluke — that’s rest working its magic.
The Spiritual Perks of Rest
True rest brings stillness — and in that stillness, your soul starts chatting.
When you rest, you open yourself up to your higher self, to divine wisdom, and to the warm fuzzy support of your spirit guides. You get more in tune with your inner voice and more open to signs, synchronicity, and soul whispers.
Rest is a spiritual reboot. It clears the noise so you can hear your truth again.
Give Yourself the Green Light to Rest
Whether it’s five minutes of deep breathing, an afternoon nap, or a whole day of cutting cords — your rest isn’t selfish. It’s sacred.
So, the next time you feel pooped, don’t just soldier on. Pause. Breathe. Flop down. Light a candle. Chillax. That’s where the magic happens. That’s where alignment kicks off.
You’ve earned it.
Now go put those feet up!
Love & giggles
Tina








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