It's clear throughout scripture that God's will has always involved a rhythm of rest and restoration for our mind, body, and soul. Jesus says, "Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." - Matthew 11:9​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ Mental rest: Taking a break from work tasks, including a mental break by not ruminating on work-related stressors. Practicing being present. Engaging in things that bring you joy. Taking a break from information overload. ​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ Physical rest: Giving our body the restorative energy it needs- sleep, naps, stretching, deep breathing, a warm bath, lounging.​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ Sensory rest: Unplugging from the screens, devices and oversaturation of online chatter that can drain our senses by choosing to be present or get outside and get fresh air instead.​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ Spiritual rest: Being refilled and regrounded spiritually- worship, prayer, fellowship, scripture reading, connecting with God in nature.​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ This is what comes to my mind when thinking of different areas of rest. But Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, M.D., talks more about this in her Ted Talk asserting that there are 7 types of rest other than sleep (including creative rest, emotional rest and social rest). ​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ What type of rest do you need this weekend and what does that look like for you? 🙏🏽❤️