On this episode, we’re exploring rest and relaxation — two things that deserve a lot more time, energy, and focus in our day to day lives.

I’m curious — how do you rest?

Seeking inspiration, I started digging through the archives, and I found surprising and delightful examples of rest practiced by my favorite authors and leaders: Science Fiction Novelist Octavia Butler, Civil Rights Leader and Activist Rosa Parks, and Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. From long hikes and yoga to dancing and writing poetry, these luminaries have rest covered.

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Credits: Music by Scott Buckley