When I started my search for a photo to go with my post about rest I typed in the words ‘black woman resting’ and found only a few images. This is what I’ve learned about my own body’s resistance to rest..

Self care for me is self preservation. I learn so much about myself when I make the commitment to prioritize my mental health and wellness. As a Leo sun, Taurus moon, Cancer rising, I am the ultimate caregiver and I love providing for and nurturing my children and family and I extend that loving kindness to my clients. It makes me feel good and honestly I’m good at it. However, in 2020 during the pandemic, I took on way too much,

Today after a long community organizing meeting and a few hours of work, my brain was taxed, so I laid on the couch and closed my eyes. I awaken to my son stopped in his tracks and smiling at me