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Politics is exhausting for many of us. In this episode with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, we explore the different ways in which politics can sap our energy and practices that can restore us when feel depleted.
In this episode, Dr. Saundra and I discuss:
- The difference between sleep and rest
- The seven types of rest and the way politics can deplete our rest in each area
- How rest creates space for us to process and move through pain
- People watching as a spiritual practice
- How rest gives us the freedom to be who we are and enables us to show up authentically in life (and politics)
- How rest connects us to our humanity and the humanity of other people
- How rest enables action
- What signals to look for so we know when to disengage (rest) from politics
- Practices for restoration in each of the 7 areas of rest.
- Sabbath as a way of connecting with those we love and as a way to lean into our longings for what lies ahead.
Spiritual Practices for this election from Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith:
- Rest Quiz
- Sacred Rest (Affiliate Link)
- Sacred Rest Challenge
- Resting Well Online Course
- Sabbath (Affiliate Link)
- Colorful Conversations (Affiliate Link)
These are available on our page on Spiritual Practices for Political Engagement page.
Connect with Dr. Saundra through her website or on LinkedIn and Instagram @drdaltonsmith .
Connect with me at [email protected] or on instagram @katie.m.cochran.