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Rest Is Sacred: Reclaiming Our Brilliance through the Practice of Stillness
Concise, potent, poetic messages of inspiration, direction, and encouragement for you to embrace rest and reflection as a deep spiritual practice. In this compelling follow-up to her popular book, Pause, Rest, Be, Octavia F. Raheem offers succinct, gem-like teachings that invite us to find ways to embrace rest in our daily lives. Raheem posits that the most sustainable future is a well-rested one, and that rest isn't a luxury--it is a necessary spiritual practice available to us all. Raheem uses personal reflection, and creative, evocative "sutras" (or, just as aptly, aphorisms, threads, psalms, or proverbs) and inquiry to guide us toward a more well-rested present and future. The forty sutras fall into three categories:
Rest Is Sacred invites the reader to reflect on our relationship to the grind culture and begin to see rest as a contemplative practice and way of life.
- Rest as a place of refuge from the storms of life
- Rest as a place to remember who you are
- Rest as a place of revelation
Rest Is Sacred invites the reader to reflect on our relationship to the grind culture and begin to see rest as a contemplative practice and way of life.
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*Rest Is Sacred* is a game-changer. The way Octavia Raheem breaks down the importance of rest and stillness is so refreshing and impactful. This book is not just about getting more sleep—it’s about reclaiming your peace and your power in the chaos of life. She blends humor, wisdom, and real-life insights, making it easy to connect with and even easier to apply to your daily routine.
My favorite part is the concise approach to speaking to your soul. She has a way of cutting through the noise and making you reflect on what truly matters.
I’ve seen firsthand how life-changing her approach to rest has been, and this book brings that powerful practice to everyone. The book is a mix of real talk and deep wisdom, like having a conversation with someone who really gets it. She makes you laugh, makes you think, and somehow, makes you want to put your phone down for five minutes. If you're feeling burnt out or just in need of a reset, this book is for you. It’s a reminder that taking time for stillness isn’t just nice—it’s necessary for our well-being. Highly recommend it to anyone looking to live more mindfully and reclaim their brilliance.
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