REST

Definition of Rest:
cease work or movement in order to relax, sleep, or recover strength.

Synonyms of Rest:
relax, repose, unwind, take it easy, lie down, catnap, sleep, etc.

These notes are from recovery in AA and/or related 12 step programs. Readers are encouraged to click external links for more detail. We hope you find them helpful.

Love in fellowship.

Fatigue is one of our worst enemies. Sometimes it is our own unnecessary busyness and over-ambition which wears us out, and sometimes the cause of our fatigue seems unavoidable.

Depression and weariness go hand in hand. Better than waiting until we are fatigued to ask for help is the habit of resting continuously in God. –Food for Thought | More…

When we are tired, we need to stop and give ourselves time to rest. This is part of the rhythm of life: activity and rest, effort and relaxation.

Our bad moods are often our body’s way of telling us we need rest. We are wise to remember we never outgrow this need for rest to make the day go better. –Today’s Gift | More…