What does rest mean to you?
When you think of the word “rest”, what comes to mind? For many of us, who are busy “holding it down” in the world, we might think of simply getting a full night’s sleep, reading a good book on the couch or treating ourselves to a spa massage.
While all these can be restful activities, as Black women facing a steady stream of exhausting mental, physical and emotional stressors, we deserve so much more.
I’ve witnessed, felt and heard so many of our bodies crying out for more gentleness, peace and space. Our nervous systems are tired and asking for more ease. Our energy levels are depleted and deeply desiring more care and replenishment.
That’s why I’m so pleased to offer you an invitation to experience Rest as a Ritual, a deeply nourishing practice designed to help you find your way back home to your best self.
Join me on March 9th or 10th as we honor ourselves on the National Day of Rest for Black Women with Rest as a Ritual, a virtual experience that takes you to another level of truer, deeper rest. It’s a rich, restorative self-care practice that offers beautiful benefits for your mind, body, and soul in the peace and comfort of your own personal space.
Join me and let’s come back home to ourselves, together.
What if...
What if that’s not the truth about rest? What if rest is allowing ourselves to be soothed and deeply nourished, to let go of shoulds and ought-tos? What if you gave yourself regular opportunities to let go of all of the ways that you abandon your body? Allowing your mind and all of its must-abation to fade into the background. Surrendering your body to gravity. Resetting your neurology. Replenishing. And so very much more.
What if you could explore Rest as a Ritual, finding your own way in the process? Finding your way back to your best self; compassionate, present, loving, patient, wise, creative, full of ideas that you can bring to your life, to your relationships, to your work, to your passions…
Rest is much needed, perhaps now more than ever.
Bernadette will regularly facilitate experiential Rest as Ritual events, bringing some powerful principles and nourishing exercises to this special offering.
You’re invited to join us to experience deep rest, and to learn how to add Rest as Ritual into your daily life.