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Monday Salutation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a culture that equates busyness with worth, rest can feel like a radical act. But the most resilient systems\u2014from nature to high-performing organizations\u2014require a rhythm of activity and recovery. Today, we view rest not as a reward for finishing, but as a requirement for starting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Find a comfortable seat and try Box Breathing: Inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Repeat 4 times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 On the “empty” hold at the bottom of the breath, visualize a blank canvas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Allow yourself to exist in that “gap” without needing to fill it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday Writing Prompt<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where in your schedule is there a “gap” you usually try to fill with a task? What happens if you leave it empty?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday Mantra<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I honor the rhythm of my own energy.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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