The world is constantly in motion. People going here and there in the skyways and byways, endlessly busy with whatever is in front of them.  The constant motion of the world and the people within it can take quite a toll on both the earth and those who reside on it.  Although the pandemic that began in 2020 was a horrible thing around the world, one positive outcome was that the motion of the world stopped for a bit of time, giving the world a much-needed rest.  Air became cleaner, people were home with their families, and we can imagine that Mother Nature smiled with a sigh of relief. 

So how do we continue to allow the world to take time for rest and relaxation, in order to reenergize?  Below are some useful ways to learn more about the importance of rest and relaxation, for ourselves and the world around us.

·       In order for the world to rest, it begins with each of us, as explained in Give Rest a Chance – It May Change Your World

·       In The World’s Largest Survey on Rest and Well-Being, find out the results of the importance of rest according to over 130 countries.

·       This live audio discussion on the results of the online survey, The Anatomy of Rest, is presented in this 40-minute clip.  The survey results start at the 2:18 second mark.

·       Dr. Sandra Dalton-Smith talks about the 7 Types of Rest Every Person Needs in this article.

·       In all cultures, though not practiced as often as in the past, the art of resting one day a week has proven profitable on many levels.  Joshua Becker explores this more deeply in The Lost Practice of Resting One Day Each Week.