In a world that demands more, more, more—more work, more hustle, more noise—how do we reclaim the right to rest? How do we remember that we are worthy even when we’re not producing?

And what if stillness—the ability to pause, rest, and simply be—isn’t available to everyone? What if stillness is a privilege, and even the awareness of its importance is reserved for the few?

In a world fueled by chaos, productivity, and systemic pressure, we explore how stillness has become both a luxury and a revolutionary act. We unpack the layers of cultural conditioning that tie self-worth to doing and achievement and offers a soulful invitation to reimagine rest—not as indulgence, but as Soft Rebellion.

This episode is a call to those who are tired of being "human doings." It’s for those who long to remember how to be. Whether you struggle to find stillness, feel guilty when you slow down, or simply yearn for a new way of being in the world—this conversation is for you.

In this episode, we'll explore:

● Why stillness is inaccessible for many, and how privilege plays a role

● The lie of hustle culture and its toxic impact on self-worth

● What Soft Rebellion looks like in the context of rest and presence

● Micro-moments of stillness: how to reclaim rest in small but powerful ways

● How stillness becomes a path to resistance, joy, and reconnection

Quotes to Remember:

“Stillness might be the most radical act of rebellion we have left.”

“Being is where you finally get to experience what all the doing was for.”

“Stillness is not laziness. It is not opting out. Stillness is where knowing happens.”

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