Rest as a Skill, Part 1: Social Rest – Choosing Connection over Chaos

"Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare." – Audre Lorde

Intro: Social Rest as Resistance and Renewal

Rest, in any form, is impossible without safety. It’s the foundation that allows us to exhale, to trust, and to fully release. And on the eve of Inauguration Day—a literal turning of the page—safety feels like the cornerstone of how we move forward.

But safety requires vigilance, especially in a world that thri…