We live in a culture that glorifies hustle and grind — where rest is often seen as something you “earn” after pushing yourself to the edge. But here’s the truth that hits hard and heals deeper:
Rest isn’t a reward. It’s a requirement.
If you only give yourself rest after a collapse, you’re not resting — you’re recovering.
There’s a big difference.
Recovery is what happens after your body or mind says “no more” — when burnout sets in, when motivation is gone, when even joy feels out of reach. Rest, on the other hand, is the proactive choice to pause, recharge, and honor your humanity before you break.
We don’t wait to fill up the gas tank after the car stalls on the highway. So why do we wait to take care of ourselves until we’re running on empty?
Rest isn’t lazy.
It isn’t indulgent.
It isn’t weakness.
It’s wisdom.
It’s sustainability.
It’s strength.
Let’s stop seeing rest as something to be earned through exhaustion. Instead, let’s start building it into our rhythm — because rest isn’t a luxury. It’s the fuel that powers everything else!
Kenrick Vaz 