Humble Brag, I'm kinda good at a lot of things. And I'm grateful I was born with the brain that picks things up fast & is good at figuring stuff out. And there are some things that I'm just NOT very good at at all. It seems simple, but they are really hard for me. Rest is one of those things. I've been really really trying to figure out how to rest. You might say it's not Rocket Science Fresh, but for me rocket science is probably a way more accessible concept. Yes I overthink it. I overthink most things. Yes I'm probably making it harder than it is. But what I've really discovered trying to rest is it seems like Rest is a Muscle. And my rest muscle is very very weak. And I'm down for a challenge I LIKE building muscle and lifting heavy things. We all know I tend to go hard. But how do I strengthen my Rest Muscle? How do I get stronger there? There is something in practice I assume. I've been thinking a lot about the dope folks I know like @alexispauline and @sangodarejroxwallace who I always think about when I think about creating and building an intentional practice around something. A ritual. Some magic. So I'm thinking about my rest practice. What should it look like? How do I get started? I hear folks like @johnhallwellness reminding me to just stay consistent. So how do I do that? AND I think one thing I've figured out for myself is that play is like weights for this rest muscle.Play is one of the ways I strengthen my weak rest muscle. "Just play more" you yell at the compulsive worker ... Okay I'm on it. This week my dates/hangs with @ghettonerdboi and @jj_rae_yusuke meant things like visiting the @museumoficecream and @thebigbounceamerica . They were so much fun & felt amazing. So much childhood joy and ease & some sore muscles too. I felt so engaged to feel the blend of big childhood bounce houses blended with what felt like the club with a DJ and foam. After a day of bouncing lots of us found a little rest on the floor w the mc yelling, I know y'all are tired, but get up & bounce! I'm looking forward to my rest & play practice & what that looks like. Who wants to come out & play? We'll be back before the streetlights turn on. Promise.