Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto
Tricia Hersey
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13 MINS
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Health & Nutrition Politics
Ever wondered how rest can be a revolutionary act against oppressive systems?
How has the grind culture impacted us, and how can we reclaim our right to rest as a form of resistance?
How can we decolonize our minds and bodies, envisioning a future where ease is our birthright and rest is as essential as breathing?
Inspired by Black Liberation Theology and figures like Octavia Butler, Audre Lorde, and our ancestors, this narrative explores the power of rest and dreaming as pathways to liberation.
Ever wondered how rest can be a revolutionary act against oppressive systems?
How has the grind culture impacted us, and how can we reclaim our right to rest as a form of resistance?
How can we decolonize our minds and bodies, envisioning a future where ease is our birthright and rest is as essential as breathing?
Inspired by Black Liberation Theology and figures like Octavia Butler, Audre Lorde, and our ancestors, this narrative explores the power of rest and dreaming as pathways to liberation.
Ever wondered how rest can be a revolutionary act against oppressive systems?
How has the grind culture impacted us, and how can we reclaim our right to rest as a form of resistance?
How can we decolonize our minds and bodies, envisioning a future where ease is our birthright and rest is as essential as breathing?
Inspired by Black Liberation Theology and figures like Octavia Butler, Audre Lorde, and our ancestors, this narrative explores the power of rest and dreaming as pathways to liberation.
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Tricia Hersey is a renowned advocate for rest and self-care, and the founder of The Nap Ministry, an organization that examines the liberating power of naps. She authored "Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto," where she explores the radical potential of rest as a form of resistance against the relentless pace of modern capitalism and systemic oppression. Hersey's work emphasizes the importance of embracing rest as a fundamental human right and a critical component of overall well-being.
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