Why Rest Is a Radical Form of Self-Respect
The Day Ezekiel Was Told to Pause
Ezekiel had built a reputation for never slowing down.
Holidays? Optional. Workers’ Day? Just another chance to do more. But this year, his boss intervened. With eyes heavy from months of non-stop work, Ezekiel was handed a firm directive: “Take the day off. No emails. No calls. Just rest.”
It caught him off guard—but as he stepped away from his laptop, he realized how much he’d needed this permission to breathe.
Why Workers Need Rest More Than Ever
This Workers’ Day, Ezekiel’s story speaks to a culture that often confuses exhaustion for excellence. But true productivity doesn’t come from burnout—it comes from balance.
Rest isn’t a reward for hard work. It’s part of what makes hard work sustainable. It protects our mental health, fuels creativity, and helps us show up as our best selves—in work and in life.
Rest Is Power—Not Laziness
When you choose to rest, you’re not falling behind. You’re reclaiming control over your energy, your mind, and your joy. Rest gives clarity. It restores focus. It helps us remember why we started in the first place.
And in today’s demanding world, that kind of clarity is power.
This Workers’ Day, Do the Radical Thing—Pause
Let Workers’ Day be more than a date on the calendar. Let it be a commitment—to yourself, your well-being, and your future. Rest today because you matter, not because you’ve earned it, but because you deserve it.
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