Author and activist Tricia Hersey, founder of The Nap Ministry, describes rest as resistance. For people living with chronic illness, this idea resonates deeply. Rest resists unrealistic expectations. Rest resists self-neglect. Rest resists the belief that our worth depends on output. When we choose rest, we declare that our bodies deserve compassion. That is a powerful statement.Slowing down does not necessarily require dramatic life changes. Sometimes it begins with small decisions.Leave space between appointments.Say no without guilt.Drink enough water before your body demands it.Rest before exhaustion arrives.Spend time outdoors.Read Scripture slowly rather than rushing through chapters.Put the phone away for an hour.Celebrate small victories.Healing often happens quietly.Ironically, slowing down has made me more observant. I notice conversations more deeply. I appreciate ordinary days. I find joy in a pain-free afternoon. I celebrate walking without discomfort. I value friendships that remain when productivity disappears. Most importantly, slowing down has drawn me closer to God. When life becomes quieter, His voice becomes easier to hear.The strongest people are not always the busiest. Sometimes they are the ones who know when to pause. Who understand that healing requires patience. Who recognise that life is not a competition. Who choose peace over pressure. Who refuse to sacrifice tomorrow’s health for today’s expectations.For those of us living with sickle cell disease, slowing down is not surrender. It is wisdom. It is courage. It is stewardship of the body God has entrusted to us. And perhaps, in a world addicted to speed, the radical act of slowing down is exactly what many of us need, not only to survive but to truly live.Many people with chronic illness feel guilty when they cannot keep up with others. Friends, employers, and even family members may not understand that exhaustion can be as disabling as pain.Explain how chronic inflammation, anaemia, poor oxygen delivery, and ongoing pain place enormous demands on the body. Rest allows healing, tissue repair, and energy restoration.Related NewsFirm holds coding competition‘Poor tech access slows Nigeria’s digital economy’NBC pushes Ekiti, Kwara boundary deal to boost investmentsJesus rested: Jesus withdrew from the crowds, prayed in solitary places, and slept during a storm. If the Son of God rested, rest cannot be a sign of weakness.Choosing rest pushes back against unrealistic expectations, ableism, the pressure to always be productive, and the belief that our worth depends on what we achieve.Listen to your body before it reaches crisis point.Build pauses into your day.Protect your sleep as much as possible.Ask for help without shame.Remember that healing often happens in stillness.There was a time when I thought resting meant I was falling behind or not doing enough. But years of pain, a prolonged battle with leg ulcers, and surviving strokes have taught me a different lesson. Rest is not surrender; it is survival.It is during those quiet moments that my body begins to recover, my mind becomes clearer, and my spirit is renewed. Rest gives me the strength to continue writing, speaking up for people living with sickle cell disease, and fulfilling the purpose God has placed on my life.I no longer apologise for resting. I have come to see it as one of the most important forms of self-care and one of the wisest decisions I can make. In a world that often measures our worth by how much we produce, choosing to rest is an act of resistance.It is a declaration that my health matters, my life matters, and that I refuse to sacrifice either in pursuit of impossible expectations. For me, rest is not weakness. It is one of the ways I honour the body God has entrusted to me.Rest is not the opposite of resilience. For those living with sickle cell disease, rest is one of its greatest expressions. In a world that applauds constant movement, choosing to rest can feel like an act of rebellion. But for those living with sickle cell disease, it is much more than rebellion: it is survival.Every hour of restorative sleep, every moment of stillness, every decision to listen to the body’s limits is a declaration that your life has value beyond your productivity.Rest is not retreat. Rest is resistance. And sometimes, the strongest thing we can do is simply be still long enough to heal.If you would like to get in touch with me about sickle cell, do so via my email address:[email protected]. And do check out my blog: https://www.dailylivingwithsicklecell.com/. My book on sickle cell—HOW TO LIVE WITH SICKLE CELL, and my other books are available for purchase on www.amazon.com. Slowing down does not necessarily require dramatic life changes. Sometimes it begins with small decisions.Leave space between appointments.Say no without guilt.Drink enough water before your body demands it.Rest before exhaustion arrives.Spend time outdoors.Read Scripture slowly rather than rushing through chapters.Put the phone away for an hour.Celebrate small victories.Healing often happens quietly.Ironically, slowing down has made me more observant. I notice conversations more deeply. I appreciate ordinary days. I find joy in a pain-free afternoon. I celebrate walking without discomfort. I value friendships that remain when productivity disappears. Most importantly, slowing down has drawn me closer to God. When life becomes quieter, His voice becomes easier to hear.The strongest people are not always the busiest. Sometimes they are the ones who know when to pause. Who understand that healing requires patience. Who recognise that life is not a competition. Who choose peace over pressure. Who refuse to sacrifice tomorrow’s health for today’s expectations.For those of us living with sickle cell disease, slowing down is not surrender. It is wisdom. It is courage. It is stewardship of the body God has entrusted to us. And perhaps, in a world addicted to speed, the radical act of slowing down is exactly what many of us need, not only to survive but to truly live.Many people with chronic illness feel guilty when they cannot keep up with others. Friends, employers, and even family members may not understand that exhaustion can be as disabling as pain.Explain how chronic inflammation, anaemia, poor oxygen delivery, and ongoing pain place enormous demands on the body. Rest allows healing, tissue repair, and energy restoration.Related NewsFirm holds coding competition‘Poor tech access slows Nigeria’s digital economy’NBC pushes Ekiti, Kwara boundary deal to boost investmentsJesus rested: Jesus withdrew from the crowds, prayed in solitary places, and slept during a storm. If the Son of God rested, rest cannot be a sign of weakness.Choosing rest pushes back against unrealistic expectations, ableism, the pressure to always be productive, and the belief that our worth depends on what we achieve.Listen to your body before it reaches crisis point.Build pauses into your day.Protect your sleep as much as possible.Ask for help without shame.Remember that healing often happens in stillness.There was a time when I thought resting meant I was falling behind or not doing enough. But years of pain, a prolonged battle with leg ulcers, and surviving strokes have taught me a different lesson. Rest is not surrender; it is survival.It is during those quiet moments that my body begins to recover, my mind becomes clearer, and my spirit is renewed. Rest gives me the strength to continue writing, speaking up for people living with sickle cell disease, and fulfilling the purpose God has placed on my life.I no longer apologise for resting. I have come to see it as one of the most important forms of self-care and one of the wisest decisions I can make. In a world that often measures our worth by how much we produce, choosing to rest is an act of resistance.It is a declaration that my health matters, my life matters, and that I refuse to sacrifice either in pursuit of impossible expectations. For me, rest is not weakness. It is one of the ways I honour the body God has entrusted to me.Rest is not the opposite of resilience. For those living with sickle cell disease, rest is one of its greatest expressions. In a world that applauds constant movement, choosing to rest can feel like an act of rebellion. But for those living with sickle cell disease, it is much more than rebellion: it is survival.Every hour of restorative sleep, every moment of stillness, every decision to listen to the body’s limits is a declaration that your life has value beyond your productivity.Rest is not retreat. Rest is resistance. And sometimes, the strongest thing we can do is simply be still long enough to heal.If you would like to get in touch with me about sickle cell, do so via my email address:[email protected]. And do check out my blog: https://www.dailylivingwithsicklecell.com/. My book on sickle cell—HOW TO LIVE WITH SICKLE CELL, and my other books are available for purchase on www.amazon.com. Leave space between appointments.Say no without guilt.Drink enough water before your body demands it.Rest before exhaustion arrives.Spend time outdoors.Read Scripture slowly rather than rushing through chapters.Put the phone away for an hour.Celebrate small victories.Healing often happens quietly.Ironically, slowing down has made me more observant. I notice conversations more deeply. I appreciate ordinary days. I find joy in a pain-free afternoon. I celebrate walking without discomfort. I value friendships that remain when productivity disappears. Most importantly, slowing down has drawn me closer to God. When life becomes quieter, His voice becomes easier to hear.The strongest people are not always the busiest. Sometimes they are the ones who know when to pause. Who understand that healing requires patience. Who recognise that life is not a competition. Who choose peace over pressure. Who refuse to sacrifice tomorrow’s health for today’s expectations.For those of us living with sickle cell disease, slowing down is not surrender. It is wisdom. It is courage. It is stewardship of the body God has entrusted to us. And perhaps, in a world addicted to speed, the radical act of slowing down is exactly what many of us need, not only to survive but to truly live.Many people with chronic illness feel guilty when they cannot keep up with others. Friends, employers, and even family members may not understand that exhaustion can be as disabling as pain.Explain how chronic inflammation, anaemia, poor oxygen delivery, and ongoing pain place enormous demands on the body. Rest allows healing, tissue repair, and energy restoration.Related NewsFirm holds coding competition‘Poor tech access slows Nigeria’s digital economy’NBC pushes Ekiti, Kwara boundary deal to boost investmentsJesus rested: Jesus withdrew from the crowds, prayed in solitary places, and slept during a storm. If the Son of God rested, rest cannot be a sign of weakness.Choosing rest pushes back against unrealistic expectations, ableism, the pressure to always be productive, and the belief that our worth depends on what we achieve.Listen to your body before it reaches crisis point.Build pauses into your day.Protect your sleep as much as possible.Ask for help without shame.Remember that healing often happens in stillness.There was a time when I thought resting meant I was falling behind or not doing enough. But years of pain, a prolonged battle with leg ulcers, and surviving strokes have taught me a different lesson. Rest is not surrender; it is survival.It is during those quiet moments that my body begins to recover, my mind becomes clearer, and my spirit is renewed. Rest gives me the strength to continue writing, speaking up for people living with sickle cell disease, and fulfilling the purpose God has placed on my life.I no longer apologise for resting. I have come to see it as one of the most important forms of self-care and one of the wisest decisions I can make. In a world that often measures our worth by how much we produce, choosing to rest is an act of resistance.It is a declaration that my health matters, my life matters, and that I refuse to sacrifice either in pursuit of impossible expectations. For me, rest is not weakness. It is one of the ways I honour the body God has entrusted to me.Rest is not the opposite of resilience. For those living with sickle cell disease, rest is one of its greatest expressions. In a world that applauds constant movement, choosing to rest can feel like an act of rebellion. But for those living with sickle cell disease, it is much more than rebellion: it is survival.Every hour of restorative sleep, every moment of stillness, every decision to listen to the body’s limits is a declaration that your life has value beyond your productivity.Rest is not retreat. Rest is resistance. And sometimes, the strongest thing we can do is simply be still long enough to heal.If you would like to get in touch with me about sickle cell, do so via my email address:[email protected]. And do check out my blog: https://www.dailylivingwithsicklecell.com/. My book on sickle cell—HOW TO LIVE WITH SICKLE CELL, and my other books are available for purchase on www.amazon.com. Say no without guilt.Drink enough water before your body demands it.Rest before exhaustion arrives.Spend time outdoors.Read Scripture slowly rather than rushing through chapters.Put the phone away for an hour.Celebrate small victories.Healing often happens quietly.Ironically, slowing down has made me more observant. I notice conversations more deeply. I appreciate ordinary days. I find joy in a pain-free afternoon. I celebrate walking without discomfort. I value friendships that remain when productivity disappears. Most importantly, slowing down has drawn me closer to God. When life becomes quieter, His voice becomes easier to hear.The strongest people are not always the busiest. Sometimes they are the ones who know when to pause. Who understand that healing requires patience. Who recognise that life is not a competition. Who choose peace over pressure. Who refuse to sacrifice tomorrow’s health for today’s expectations.For those of us living with sickle cell disease, slowing down is not surrender. It is wisdom. It is courage. It is stewardship of the body God has entrusted to us. And perhaps, in a world addicted to speed, the radical act of slowing down is exactly what many of us need, not only to survive but to truly live.Many people with chronic illness feel guilty when they cannot keep up with others. Friends, employers, and even family members may not understand that exhaustion can be as disabling as pain.Explain how chronic inflammation, anaemia, poor oxygen delivery, and ongoing pain place enormous demands on the body. Rest allows healing, tissue repair, and energy restoration.Related NewsFirm holds coding competition‘Poor tech access slows Nigeria’s digital economy’NBC pushes Ekiti, Kwara boundary deal to boost investmentsJesus rested: Jesus withdrew from the crowds, prayed in solitary places, and slept during a storm. If the Son of God rested, rest cannot be a sign of weakness.Choosing rest pushes back against unrealistic expectations, ableism, the pressure to always be productive, and the belief that our worth depends on what we achieve.Listen to your body before it reaches crisis point.Build pauses into your day.Protect your sleep as much as possible.Ask for help without shame.Remember that healing often happens in stillness.There was a time when I thought resting meant I was falling behind or not doing enough. But years of pain, a prolonged battle with leg ulcers, and surviving strokes have taught me a different lesson. Rest is not surrender; it is survival.It is during those quiet moments that my body begins to recover, my mind becomes clearer, and my spirit is renewed. Rest gives me the strength to continue writing, speaking up for people living with sickle cell disease, and fulfilling the purpose God has placed on my life.I no longer apologise for resting. I have come to see it as one of the most important forms of self-care and one of the wisest decisions I can make. In a world that often measures our worth by how much we produce, choosing to rest is an act of resistance.It is a declaration that my health matters, my life matters, and that I refuse to sacrifice either in pursuit of impossible expectations. For me, rest is not weakness. It is one of the ways I honour the body God has entrusted to me.Rest is not the opposite of resilience. For those living with sickle cell disease, rest is one of its greatest expressions. In a world that applauds constant movement, choosing to rest can feel like an act of rebellion. But for those living with sickle cell disease, it is much more than rebellion: it is survival.Every hour of restorative sleep, every moment of stillness, every decision to listen to the body’s limits is a declaration that your life has value beyond your productivity.Rest is not retreat. Rest is resistance. And sometimes, the strongest thing we can do is simply be still long enough to heal.If you would like to get in touch with me about sickle cell, do so via my email address:[email protected]. And do check out my blog: https://www.dailylivingwithsicklecell.com/. My book on sickle cell—HOW TO LIVE WITH SICKLE CELL, and my other books are available for purchase on www.amazon.com. Drink enough water before your body demands it.Rest before exhaustion arrives.Spend time outdoors.Read Scripture slowly rather than rushing through chapters.Put the phone away for an hour.Celebrate small victories.Healing often happens quietly.Ironically, slowing down has made me more observant. I notice conversations more deeply. I appreciate ordinary days. I find joy in a pain-free afternoon. I celebrate walking without discomfort. I value friendships that remain when productivity disappears. Most importantly, slowing down has drawn me closer to God. When life becomes quieter, His voice becomes easier to hear.The strongest people are not always the busiest. Sometimes they are the ones who know when to pause. Who understand that healing requires patience. Who recognise that life is not a competition. Who choose peace over pressure. Who refuse to sacrifice tomorrow’s health for today’s expectations.For those of us living with sickle cell disease, slowing down is not surrender. It is wisdom. It is courage. It is stewardship of the body God has entrusted to us. And perhaps, in a world addicted to speed, the radical act of slowing down is exactly what many of us need, not only to survive but to truly live.Many people with chronic illness feel guilty when they cannot keep up with others. Friends, employers, and even family members may not understand that exhaustion can be as disabling as pain.Explain how chronic inflammation, anaemia, poor oxygen delivery, and ongoing pain place enormous demands on the body. Rest allows healing, tissue repair, and energy restoration.Related NewsFirm holds coding competition‘Poor tech access slows Nigeria’s digital economy’NBC pushes Ekiti, Kwara boundary deal to boost investmentsJesus rested: Jesus withdrew from the crowds, prayed in solitary places, and slept during a storm. If the Son of God rested, rest cannot be a sign of weakness.Choosing rest pushes back against unrealistic expectations, ableism, the pressure to always be productive, and the belief that our worth depends on what we achieve.Listen to your body before it reaches crisis point.Build pauses into your day.Protect your sleep as much as possible.Ask for help without shame.Remember that healing often happens in stillness.There was a time when I thought resting meant I was falling behind or not doing enough. But years of pain, a prolonged battle with leg ulcers, and surviving strokes have taught me a different lesson. Rest is not surrender; it is survival.It is during those quiet moments that my body begins to recover, my mind becomes clearer, and my spirit is renewed. Rest gives me the strength to continue writing, speaking up for people living with sickle cell disease, and fulfilling the purpose God has placed on my life.I no longer apologise for resting. I have come to see it as one of the most important forms of self-care and one of the wisest decisions I can make. In a world that often measures our worth by how much we produce, choosing to rest is an act of resistance.It is a declaration that my health matters, my life matters, and that I refuse to sacrifice either in pursuit of impossible expectations. For me, rest is not weakness. It is one of the ways I honour the body God has entrusted to me.Rest is not the opposite of resilience. For those living with sickle cell disease, rest is one of its greatest expressions. In a world that applauds constant movement, choosing to rest can feel like an act of rebellion. But for those living with sickle cell disease, it is much more than rebellion: it is survival.Every hour of restorative sleep, every moment of stillness, every decision to listen to the body’s limits is a declaration that your life has value beyond your productivity.Rest is not retreat. Rest is resistance. And sometimes, the strongest thing we can do is simply be still long enough to heal.If you would like to get in touch with me about sickle cell, do so via my email address:[email protected]. And do check out my blog: https://www.dailylivingwithsicklecell.com/. My book on sickle cell—HOW TO LIVE WITH SICKLE CELL, and my other books are available for purchase on www.amazon.com. Rest before exhaustion arrives.Spend time outdoors.Read Scripture slowly rather than rushing through chapters.Put the phone away for an hour.Celebrate small victories.Healing often happens quietly.Ironically, slowing down has made me more observant. I notice conversations more deeply. I appreciate ordinary days. I find joy in a pain-free afternoon. I celebrate walking without discomfort. I value friendships that remain when productivity disappears. Most importantly, slowing down has drawn me closer to God. When life becomes quieter, His voice becomes easier to hear.The strongest people are not always the busiest. Sometimes they are the ones who know when to pause. Who understand that healing requires patience. Who recognise that life is not a competition. Who choose peace over pressure. Who refuse to sacrifice tomorrow’s health for today’s expectations.For those of us living with sickle cell disease, slowing down is not surrender. It is wisdom. It is courage. It is stewardship of the body God has entrusted to us. And perhaps, in a world addicted to speed, the radical act of slowing down is exactly what many of us need, not only to survive but to truly live.Many people with chronic illness feel guilty when they cannot keep up with others. Friends, employers, and even family members may not understand that exhaustion can be as disabling as pain.Explain how chronic inflammation, anaemia, poor oxygen delivery, and ongoing pain place enormous demands on the body. Rest allows healing, tissue repair, and energy restoration.Related NewsFirm holds coding competition‘Poor tech access slows Nigeria’s digital economy’NBC pushes Ekiti, Kwara boundary deal to boost investmentsJesus rested: Jesus withdrew from the crowds, prayed in solitary places, and slept during a storm. If the Son of God rested, rest cannot be a sign of weakness.Choosing rest pushes back against unrealistic expectations, ableism, the pressure to always be productive, and the belief that our worth depends on what we achieve.Listen to your body before it reaches crisis point.Build pauses into your day.Protect your sleep as much as possible.Ask for help without shame.Remember that healing often happens in stillness.There was a time when I thought resting meant I was falling behind or not doing enough. But years of pain, a prolonged battle with leg ulcers, and surviving strokes have taught me a different lesson. Rest is not surrender; it is survival.It is during those quiet moments that my body begins to recover, my mind becomes clearer, and my spirit is renewed. Rest gives me the strength to continue writing, speaking up for people living with sickle cell disease, and fulfilling the purpose God has placed on my life.I no longer apologise for resting. I have come to see it as one of the most important forms of self-care and one of the wisest decisions I can make. In a world that often measures our worth by how much we produce, choosing to rest is an act of resistance.It is a declaration that my health matters, my life matters, and that I refuse to sacrifice either in pursuit of impossible expectations. For me, rest is not weakness. It is one of the ways I honour the body God has entrusted to me.Rest is not the opposite of resilience. For those living with sickle cell disease, rest is one of its greatest expressions. In a world that applauds constant movement, choosing to rest can feel like an act of rebellion. But for those living with sickle cell disease, it is much more than rebellion: it is survival.Every hour of restorative sleep, every moment of stillness, every decision to listen to the body’s limits is a declaration that your life has value beyond your productivity.Rest is not retreat. Rest is resistance. And sometimes, the strongest thing we can do is simply be still long enough to heal.If you would like to get in touch with me about sickle cell, do so via my email address:[email protected]. And do check out my blog: https://www.dailylivingwithsicklecell.com/. My book on sickle cell—HOW TO LIVE WITH SICKLE CELL, and my other books are available for purchase on www.amazon.com. Spend time outdoors.Read Scripture slowly rather than rushing through chapters.Put the phone away for an hour.Celebrate small victories.Healing often happens quietly.Ironically, slowing down has made me more observant. I notice conversations more deeply. I appreciate ordinary days. I find joy in a pain-free afternoon. I celebrate walking without discomfort. I value friendships that remain when productivity disappears. Most importantly, slowing down has drawn me closer to God. When life becomes quieter, His voice becomes easier to hear.The strongest people are not always the busiest. Sometimes they are the ones who know when to pause. Who understand that healing requires patience. Who recognise that life is not a competition. Who choose peace over pressure. Who refuse to sacrifice tomorrow’s health for today’s expectations.For those of us living with sickle cell disease, slowing down is not surrender. It is wisdom. It is courage. It is stewardship of the body God has entrusted to us. And perhaps, in a world addicted to speed, the radical act of slowing down is exactly what many of us need, not only to survive but to truly live.Many people with chronic illness feel guilty when they cannot keep up with others. Friends, employers, and even family members may not understand that exhaustion can be as disabling as pain.Explain how chronic inflammation, anaemia, poor oxygen delivery, and ongoing pain place enormous demands on the body. Rest allows healing, tissue repair, and energy restoration.Related NewsFirm holds coding competition‘Poor tech access slows Nigeria’s digital economy’NBC pushes Ekiti, Kwara boundary deal to boost investmentsJesus rested: Jesus withdrew from the crowds, prayed in solitary places, and slept during a storm. If the Son of God rested, rest cannot be a sign of weakness.Choosing rest pushes back against unrealistic expectations, ableism, the pressure to always be productive, and the belief that our worth depends on what we achieve.Listen to your body before it reaches crisis point.Build pauses into your day.Protect your sleep as much as possible.Ask for help without shame.Remember that healing often happens in stillness.There was a time when I thought resting meant I was falling behind or not doing enough. But years of pain, a prolonged battle with leg ulcers, and surviving strokes have taught me a different lesson. Rest is not surrender; it is survival.It is during those quiet moments that my body begins to recover, my mind becomes clearer, and my spirit is renewed. Rest gives me the strength to continue writing, speaking up for people living with sickle cell disease, and fulfilling the purpose God has placed on my life.I no longer apologise for resting. I have come to see it as one of the most important forms of self-care and one of the wisest decisions I can make. In a world that often measures our worth by how much we produce, choosing to rest is an act of resistance.It is a declaration that my health matters, my life matters, and that I refuse to sacrifice either in pursuit of impossible expectations. For me, rest is not weakness. It is one of the ways I honour the body God has entrusted to me.Rest is not the opposite of resilience. For those living with sickle cell disease, rest is one of its greatest expressions. In a world that applauds constant movement, choosing to rest can feel like an act of rebellion. But for those living with sickle cell disease, it is much more than rebellion: it is survival.Every hour of restorative sleep, every moment of stillness, every decision to listen to the body’s limits is a declaration that your life has value beyond your productivity.Rest is not retreat. Rest is resistance. And sometimes, the strongest thing we can do is simply be still long enough to heal.If you would like to get in touch with me about sickle cell, do so via my email address:[email protected]. And do check out my blog: https://www.dailylivingwithsicklecell.com/. My book on sickle cell—HOW TO LIVE WITH SICKLE CELL, and my other books are available for purchase on www.amazon.com. Read Scripture slowly rather than rushing through chapters.Put the phone away for an hour.Celebrate small victories.Healing often happens quietly.Ironically, slowing down has made me more observant. I notice conversations more deeply. I appreciate ordinary days. I find joy in a pain-free afternoon. I celebrate walking without discomfort. I value friendships that remain when productivity disappears. Most importantly, slowing down has drawn me closer to God. When life becomes quieter, His voice becomes easier to hear.The strongest people are not always the busiest. Sometimes they are the ones who know when to pause. Who understand that healing requires patience. Who recognise that life is not a competition. Who choose peace over pressure. Who refuse to sacrifice tomorrow’s health for today’s expectations.For those of us living with sickle cell disease, slowing down is not surrender. It is wisdom. It is courage. It is stewardship of the body God has entrusted to us. And perhaps, in a world addicted to speed, the radical act of slowing down is exactly what many of us need, not only to survive but to truly live.Many people with chronic illness feel guilty when they cannot keep up with others. Friends, employers, and even family members may not understand that exhaustion can be as disabling as pain.Explain how chronic inflammation, anaemia, poor oxygen delivery, and ongoing pain place enormous demands on the body. Rest allows healing, tissue repair, and energy restoration.Related NewsFirm holds coding competition‘Poor tech access slows Nigeria’s digital economy’NBC pushes Ekiti, Kwara boundary deal to boost investmentsJesus rested: Jesus withdrew from the crowds, prayed in solitary places, and slept during a storm. If the Son of God rested, rest cannot be a sign of weakness.Choosing rest pushes back against unrealistic expectations, ableism, the pressure to always be productive, and the belief that our worth depends on what we achieve.Listen to your body before it reaches crisis point.Build pauses into your day.Protect your sleep as much as possible.Ask for help without shame.Remember that healing often happens in stillness.There was a time when I thought resting meant I was falling behind or not doing enough. But years of pain, a prolonged battle with leg ulcers, and surviving strokes have taught me a different lesson. Rest is not surrender; it is survival.It is during those quiet moments that my body begins to recover, my mind becomes clearer, and my spirit is renewed. Rest gives me the strength to continue writing, speaking up for people living with sickle cell disease, and fulfilling the purpose God has placed on my life.I no longer apologise for resting. I have come to see it as one of the most important forms of self-care and one of the wisest decisions I can make. In a world that often measures our worth by how much we produce, choosing to rest is an act of resistance.It is a declaration that my health matters, my life matters, and that I refuse to sacrifice either in pursuit of impossible expectations. For me, rest is not weakness. It is one of the ways I honour the body God has entrusted to me.Rest is not the opposite of resilience. For those living with sickle cell disease, rest is one of its greatest expressions. In a world that applauds constant movement, choosing to rest can feel like an act of rebellion. But for those living with sickle cell disease, it is much more than rebellion: it is survival.Every hour of restorative sleep, every moment of stillness, every decision to listen to the body’s limits is a declaration that your life has value beyond your productivity.Rest is not retreat. Rest is resistance. And sometimes, the strongest thing we can do is simply be still long enough to heal.If you would like to get in touch with me about sickle cell, do so via my email address:[email protected]. And do check out my blog: https://www.dailylivingwithsicklecell.com/. My book on sickle cell—HOW TO LIVE WITH SICKLE CELL, and my other books are available for purchase on www.amazon.com. Put the phone away for an hour.Celebrate small victories.Healing often happens quietly.Ironically, slowing down has made me more observant. I notice conversations more deeply. I appreciate ordinary days. I find joy in a pain-free afternoon. I celebrate walking without discomfort. I value friendships that remain when productivity disappears. Most importantly, slowing down has drawn me closer to God. When life becomes quieter, His voice becomes easier to hear.The strongest people are not always the busiest. Sometimes they are the ones who know when to pause. Who understand that healing requires patience. Who recognise that life is not a competition. Who choose peace over pressure. Who refuse to sacrifice tomorrow’s health for today’s expectations.For those of us living with sickle cell disease, slowing down is not surrender. It is wisdom. It is courage. It is stewardship of the body God has entrusted to us. And perhaps, in a world addicted to speed, the radical act of slowing down is exactly what many of us need, not only to survive but to truly live.Many people with chronic illness feel guilty when they cannot keep up with others. Friends, employers, and even family members may not understand that exhaustion can be as disabling as pain.Explain how chronic inflammation, anaemia, poor oxygen delivery, and ongoing pain place enormous demands on the body. Rest allows healing, tissue repair, and energy restoration.Related NewsFirm holds coding competition‘Poor tech access slows Nigeria’s digital economy’NBC pushes Ekiti, Kwara boundary deal to boost investmentsJesus rested: Jesus withdrew from the crowds, prayed in solitary places, and slept during a storm. If the Son of God rested, rest cannot be a sign of weakness.Choosing rest pushes back against unrealistic expectations, ableism, the pressure to always be productive, and the belief that our worth depends on what we achieve.Listen to your body before it reaches crisis point.Build pauses into your day.Protect your sleep as much as possible.Ask for help without shame.Remember that healing often happens in stillness.There was a time when I thought resting meant I was falling behind or not doing enough. But years of pain, a prolonged battle with leg ulcers, and surviving strokes have taught me a different lesson. Rest is not surrender; it is survival.It is during those quiet moments that my body begins to recover, my mind becomes clearer, and my spirit is renewed. Rest gives me the strength to continue writing, speaking up for people living with sickle cell disease, and fulfilling the purpose God has placed on my life.I no longer apologise for resting. I have come to see it as one of the most important forms of self-care and one of the wisest decisions I can make. In a world that often measures our worth by how much we produce, choosing to rest is an act of resistance.It is a declaration that my health matters, my life matters, and that I refuse to sacrifice either in pursuit of impossible expectations. For me, rest is not weakness. It is one of the ways I honour the body God has entrusted to me.Rest is not the opposite of resilience. For those living with sickle cell disease, rest is one of its greatest expressions. In a world that applauds constant movement, choosing to rest can feel like an act of rebellion. But for those living with sickle cell disease, it is much more than rebellion: it is survival.Every hour of restorative sleep, every moment of stillness, every decision to listen to the body’s limits is a declaration that your life has value beyond your productivity.Rest is not retreat. Rest is resistance. And sometimes, the strongest thing we can do is simply be still long enough to heal.If you would like to get in touch with me about sickle cell, do so via my email address:[email protected]. And do check out my blog: https://www.dailylivingwithsicklecell.com/. My book on sickle cell—HOW TO LIVE WITH SICKLE CELL, and my other books are available for purchase on www.amazon.com. Celebrate small victories.Healing often happens quietly.Ironically, slowing down has made me more observant. I notice conversations more deeply. I appreciate ordinary days. I find joy in a pain-free afternoon. I celebrate walking without discomfort. I value friendships that remain when productivity disappears. Most importantly, slowing down has drawn me closer to God. When life becomes quieter, His voice becomes easier to hear.The strongest people are not always the busiest. Sometimes they are the ones who know when to pause. Who understand that healing requires patience. Who recognise that life is not a competition. Who choose peace over pressure. Who refuse to sacrifice tomorrow’s health for today’s expectations.For those of us living with sickle cell disease, slowing down is not surrender. It is wisdom. It is courage. It is stewardship of the body God has entrusted to us. And perhaps, in a world addicted to speed, the radical act of slowing down is exactly what many of us need, not only to survive but to truly live.Many people with chronic illness feel guilty when they cannot keep up with others. Friends, employers, and even family members may not understand that exhaustion can be as disabling as pain.Explain how chronic inflammation, anaemia, poor oxygen delivery, and ongoing pain place enormous demands on the body. Rest allows healing, tissue repair, and energy restoration.Related NewsFirm holds coding competition‘Poor tech access slows Nigeria’s digital economy’NBC pushes Ekiti, Kwara boundary deal to boost investmentsJesus rested: Jesus withdrew from the crowds, prayed in solitary places, and slept during a storm. If the Son of God rested, rest cannot be a sign of weakness.Choosing rest pushes back against unrealistic expectations, ableism, the pressure to always be productive, and the belief that our worth depends on what we achieve.Listen to your body before it reaches crisis point.Build pauses into your day.Protect your sleep as much as possible.Ask for help without shame.Remember that healing often happens in stillness.There was a time when I thought resting meant I was falling behind or not doing enough. But years of pain, a prolonged battle with leg ulcers, and surviving strokes have taught me a different lesson. Rest is not surrender; it is survival.It is during those quiet moments that my body begins to recover, my mind becomes clearer, and my spirit is renewed. Rest gives me the strength to continue writing, speaking up for people living with sickle cell disease, and fulfilling the purpose God has placed on my life.I no longer apologise for resting. I have come to see it as one of the most important forms of self-care and one of the wisest decisions I can make. In a world that often measures our worth by how much we produce, choosing to rest is an act of resistance.It is a declaration that my health matters, my life matters, and that I refuse to sacrifice either in pursuit of impossible expectations. For me, rest is not weakness. It is one of the ways I honour the body God has entrusted to me.Rest is not the opposite of resilience. For those living with sickle cell disease, rest is one of its greatest expressions. In a world that applauds constant movement, choosing to rest can feel like an act of rebellion. But for those living with sickle cell disease, it is much more than rebellion: it is survival.Every hour of restorative sleep, every moment of stillness, every decision to listen to the body’s limits is a declaration that your life has value beyond your productivity.Rest is not retreat. Rest is resistance. And sometimes, the strongest thing we can do is simply be still long enough to heal.If you would like to get in touch with me about sickle cell, do so via my email address:[email protected]. And do check out my blog: https://www.dailylivingwithsicklecell.com/. My book on sickle cell—HOW TO LIVE WITH SICKLE CELL, and my other books are available for purchase on www.amazon.com. Healing often happens quietly.Ironically, slowing down has made me more observant. I notice conversations more deeply. I appreciate ordinary days. I find joy in a pain-free afternoon. I celebrate walking without discomfort. I value friendships that remain when productivity disappears. Most importantly, slowing down has drawn me closer to God. When life becomes quieter, His voice becomes easier to hear.The strongest people are not always the busiest. Sometimes they are the ones who know when to pause. Who understand that healing requires patience. Who recognise that life is not a competition. Who choose peace over pressure. Who refuse to sacrifice tomorrow’s health for today’s expectations.For those of us living with sickle cell disease, slowing down is not surrender. It is wisdom. It is courage. It is stewardship of the body God has entrusted to us. And perhaps, in a world addicted to speed, the radical act of slowing down is exactly what many of us need, not only to survive but to truly live.Many people with chronic illness feel guilty when they cannot keep up with others. Friends, employers, and even family members may not understand that exhaustion can be as disabling as pain.Explain how chronic inflammation, anaemia, poor oxygen delivery, and ongoing pain place enormous demands on the body. Rest allows healing, tissue repair, and energy restoration.Related NewsFirm holds coding competition‘Poor tech access slows Nigeria’s digital economy’NBC pushes Ekiti, Kwara boundary deal to boost investmentsJesus rested: Jesus withdrew from the crowds, prayed in solitary places, and slept during a storm. If the Son of God rested, rest cannot be a sign of weakness.Choosing rest pushes back against unrealistic expectations, ableism, the pressure to always be productive, and the belief that our worth depends on what we achieve.Listen to your body before it reaches crisis point.Build pauses into your day.Protect your sleep as much as possible.Ask for help without shame.Remember that healing often happens in stillness.There was a time when I thought resting meant I was falling behind or not doing enough. But years of pain, a prolonged battle with leg ulcers, and surviving strokes have taught me a different lesson. Rest is not surrender; it is survival.It is during those quiet moments that my body begins to recover, my mind becomes clearer, and my spirit is renewed. Rest gives me the strength to continue writing, speaking up for people living with sickle cell disease, and fulfilling the purpose God has placed on my life.I no longer apologise for resting. I have come to see it as one of the most important forms of self-care and one of the wisest decisions I can make. In a world that often measures our worth by how much we produce, choosing to rest is an act of resistance.It is a declaration that my health matters, my life matters, and that I refuse to sacrifice either in pursuit of impossible expectations. For me, rest is not weakness. It is one of the ways I honour the body God has entrusted to me.Rest is not the opposite of resilience. For those living with sickle cell disease, rest is one of its greatest expressions. In a world that applauds constant movement, choosing to rest can feel like an act of rebellion. But for those living with sickle cell disease, it is much more than rebellion: it is survival.Every hour of restorative sleep, every moment of stillness, every decision to listen to the body’s limits is a declaration that your life has value beyond your productivity.Rest is not retreat. Rest is resistance. And sometimes, the strongest thing we can do is simply be still long enough to heal.If you would like to get in touch with me about sickle cell, do so via my email address:[email protected]. And do check out my blog: https://www.dailylivingwithsicklecell.com/. My book on sickle cell—HOW TO LIVE WITH SICKLE CELL, and my other books are available for purchase on www.amazon.com. Ironically, slowing down has made me more observant. I notice conversations more deeply. I appreciate ordinary days. I find joy in a pain-free afternoon. I celebrate walking without discomfort. I value friendships that remain when productivity disappears. Most importantly, slowing down has drawn me closer to God. When life becomes quieter, His voice becomes easier to hear.The strongest people are not always the busiest. Sometimes they are the ones who know when to pause. Who understand that healing requires patience. Who recognise that life is not a competition. Who choose peace over pressure. Who refuse to sacrifice tomorrow’s health for today’s expectations.For those of us living with sickle cell disease, slowing down is not surrender. It is wisdom. It is courage. It is stewardship of the body God has entrusted to us. And perhaps, in a world addicted to speed, the radical act of slowing down is exactly what many of us need, not only to survive but to truly live.Many people with chronic illness feel guilty when they cannot keep up with others. Friends, employers, and even family members may not understand that exhaustion can be as disabling as pain.Explain how chronic inflammation, anaemia, poor oxygen delivery, and ongoing pain place enormous demands on the body. Rest allows healing, tissue repair, and energy restoration.Related NewsFirm holds coding competition‘Poor tech access slows Nigeria’s digital economy’NBC pushes Ekiti, Kwara boundary deal to boost investmentsJesus rested: Jesus withdrew from the crowds, prayed in solitary places, and slept during a storm. If the Son of God rested, rest cannot be a sign of weakness.Choosing rest pushes back against unrealistic expectations, ableism, the pressure to always be productive, and the belief that our worth depends on what we achieve.Listen to your body before it reaches crisis point.Build pauses into your day.Protect your sleep as much as possible.Ask for help without shame.Remember that healing often happens in stillness.There was a time when I thought resting meant I was falling behind or not doing enough. But years of pain, a prolonged battle with leg ulcers, and surviving strokes have taught me a different lesson. Rest is not surrender; it is survival.It is during those quiet moments that my body begins to recover, my mind becomes clearer, and my spirit is renewed. Rest gives me the strength to continue writing, speaking up for people living with sickle cell disease, and fulfilling the purpose God has placed on my life.I no longer apologise for resting. I have come to see it as one of the most important forms of self-care and one of the wisest decisions I can make. In a world that often measures our worth by how much we produce, choosing to rest is an act of resistance.It is a declaration that my health matters, my life matters, and that I refuse to sacrifice either in pursuit of impossible expectations. For me, rest is not weakness. It is one of the ways I honour the body God has entrusted to me.Rest is not the opposite of resilience. For those living with sickle cell disease, rest is one of its greatest expressions. In a world that applauds constant movement, choosing to rest can feel like an act of rebellion. But for those living with sickle cell disease, it is much more than rebellion: it is survival.Every hour of restorative sleep, every moment of stillness, every decision to listen to the body’s limits is a declaration that your life has value beyond your productivity.Rest is not retreat. Rest is resistance. And sometimes, the strongest thing we can do is simply be still long enough to heal.If you would like to get in touch with me about sickle cell, do so via my email address:[email protected]. And do check out my blog: https://www.dailylivingwithsicklecell.com/. My book on sickle cell—HOW TO LIVE WITH SICKLE CELL, and my other books are available for purchase on www.amazon.com. The strongest people are not always the busiest. Sometimes they are the ones who know when to pause. Who understand that healing requires patience. Who recognise that life is not a competition. Who choose peace over pressure. Who refuse to sacrifice tomorrow’s health for today’s expectations.For those of us living with sickle cell disease, slowing down is not surrender. It is wisdom. It is courage. It is stewardship of the body God has entrusted to us. And perhaps, in a world addicted to speed, the radical act of slowing down is exactly what many of us need, not only to survive but to truly live.Many people with chronic illness feel guilty when they cannot keep up with others. Friends, employers, and even family members may not understand that exhaustion can be as disabling as pain.Explain how chronic inflammation, anaemia, poor oxygen delivery, and ongoing pain place enormous demands on the body. Rest allows healing, tissue repair, and energy restoration.Related NewsFirm holds coding competition‘Poor tech access slows Nigeria’s digital economy’NBC pushes Ekiti, Kwara boundary deal to boost investmentsJesus rested: Jesus withdrew from the crowds, prayed in solitary places, and slept during a storm. If the Son of God rested, rest cannot be a sign of weakness.Choosing rest pushes back against unrealistic expectations, ableism, the pressure to always be productive, and the belief that our worth depends on what we achieve.Listen to your body before it reaches crisis point.Build pauses into your day.Protect your sleep as much as possible.Ask for help without shame.Remember that healing often happens in stillness.There was a time when I thought resting meant I was falling behind or not doing enough. But years of pain, a prolonged battle with leg ulcers, and surviving strokes have taught me a different lesson. Rest is not surrender; it is survival.It is during those quiet moments that my body begins to recover, my mind becomes clearer, and my spirit is renewed. Rest gives me the strength to continue writing, speaking up for people living with sickle cell disease, and fulfilling the purpose God has placed on my life.I no longer apologise for resting. I have come to see it as one of the most important forms of self-care and one of the wisest decisions I can make. In a world that often measures our worth by how much we produce, choosing to rest is an act of resistance.It is a declaration that my health matters, my life matters, and that I refuse to sacrifice either in pursuit of impossible expectations. For me, rest is not weakness. It is one of the ways I honour the body God has entrusted to me.Rest is not the opposite of resilience. For those living with sickle cell disease, rest is one of its greatest expressions. In a world that applauds constant movement, choosing to rest can feel like an act of rebellion. But for those living with sickle cell disease, it is much more than rebellion: it is survival.Every hour of restorative sleep, every moment of stillness, every decision to listen to the body’s limits is a declaration that your life has value beyond your productivity.Rest is not retreat. Rest is resistance. And sometimes, the strongest thing we can do is simply be still long enough to heal.If you would like to get in touch with me about sickle cell, do so via my email address:[email protected]. And do check out my blog: https://www.dailylivingwithsicklecell.com/. My book on sickle cell—HOW TO LIVE WITH SICKLE CELL, and my other books are available for purchase on www.amazon.com. For those of us living with sickle cell disease, slowing down is not surrender. It is wisdom. It is courage. It is stewardship of the body God has entrusted to us. And perhaps, in a world addicted to speed, the radical act of slowing down is exactly what many of us need, not only to survive but to truly live.Many people with chronic illness feel guilty when they cannot keep up with others. Friends, employers, and even family members may not understand that exhaustion can be as disabling as pain.Explain how chronic inflammation, anaemia, poor oxygen delivery, and ongoing pain place enormous demands on the body. Rest allows healing, tissue repair, and energy restoration.Related NewsFirm holds coding competition‘Poor tech access slows Nigeria’s digital economy’NBC pushes Ekiti, Kwara boundary deal to boost investmentsJesus rested: Jesus withdrew from the crowds, prayed in solitary places, and slept during a storm. If the Son of God rested, rest cannot be a sign of weakness.Choosing rest pushes back against unrealistic expectations, ableism, the pressure to always be productive, and the belief that our worth depends on what we achieve.Listen to your body before it reaches crisis point.Build pauses into your day.Protect your sleep as much as possible.Ask for help without shame.Remember that healing often happens in stillness.There was a time when I thought resting meant I was falling behind or not doing enough. But years of pain, a prolonged battle with leg ulcers, and surviving strokes have taught me a different lesson. Rest is not surrender; it is survival.It is during those quiet moments that my body begins to recover, my mind becomes clearer, and my spirit is renewed. Rest gives me the strength to continue writing, speaking up for people living with sickle cell disease, and fulfilling the purpose God has placed on my life.I no longer apologise for resting. I have come to see it as one of the most important forms of self-care and one of the wisest decisions I can make. In a world that often measures our worth by how much we produce, choosing to rest is an act of resistance.It is a declaration that my health matters, my life matters, and that I refuse to sacrifice either in pursuit of impossible expectations. For me, rest is not weakness. It is one of the ways I honour the body God has entrusted to me.Rest is not the opposite of resilience. For those living with sickle cell disease, rest is one of its greatest expressions. In a world that applauds constant movement, choosing to rest can feel like an act of rebellion. But for those living with sickle cell disease, it is much more than rebellion: it is survival.Every hour of restorative sleep, every moment of stillness, every decision to listen to the body’s limits is a declaration that your life has value beyond your productivity.Rest is not retreat. Rest is resistance. And sometimes, the strongest thing we can do is simply be still long enough to heal.If you would like to get in touch with me about sickle cell, do so via my email address:[email protected]. And do check out my blog: https://www.dailylivingwithsicklecell.com/. My book on sickle cell—HOW TO LIVE WITH SICKLE CELL, and my other books are available for purchase on www.amazon.com. Many people with chronic illness feel guilty when they cannot keep up with others. Friends, employers, and even family members may not understand that exhaustion can be as disabling as pain.Explain how chronic inflammation, anaemia, poor oxygen delivery, and ongoing pain place enormous demands on the body. Rest allows healing, tissue repair, and energy restoration.Related NewsFirm holds coding competition‘Poor tech access slows Nigeria’s digital economy’NBC pushes Ekiti, Kwara boundary deal to boost investmentsJesus rested: Jesus withdrew from the crowds, prayed in solitary places, and slept during a storm. If the Son of God rested, rest cannot be a sign of weakness.Choosing rest pushes back against unrealistic expectations, ableism, the pressure to always be productive, and the belief that our worth depends on what we achieve.Listen to your body before it reaches crisis point.Build pauses into your day.Protect your sleep as much as possible.Ask for help without shame.Remember that healing often happens in stillness.There was a time when I thought resting meant I was falling behind or not doing enough. But years of pain, a prolonged battle with leg ulcers, and surviving strokes have taught me a different lesson. Rest is not surrender; it is survival.It is during those quiet moments that my body begins to recover, my mind becomes clearer, and my spirit is renewed. Rest gives me the strength to continue writing, speaking up for people living with sickle cell disease, and fulfilling the purpose God has placed on my life.I no longer apologise for resting. I have come to see it as one of the most important forms of self-care and one of the wisest decisions I can make. In a world that often measures our worth by how much we produce, choosing to rest is an act of resistance.It is a declaration that my health matters, my life matters, and that I refuse to sacrifice either in pursuit of impossible expectations. For me, rest is not weakness. It is one of the ways I honour the body God has entrusted to me.Rest is not the opposite of resilience. For those living with sickle cell disease, rest is one of its greatest expressions. In a world that applauds constant movement, choosing to rest can feel like an act of rebellion. But for those living with sickle cell disease, it is much more than rebellion: it is survival.Every hour of restorative sleep, every moment of stillness, every decision to listen to the body’s limits is a declaration that your life has value beyond your productivity.Rest is not retreat. Rest is resistance. And sometimes, the strongest thing we can do is simply be still long enough to heal.If you would like to get in touch with me about sickle cell, do so via my email address:[email protected]. And do check out my blog: https://www.dailylivingwithsicklecell.com/. My book on sickle cell—HOW TO LIVE WITH SICKLE CELL, and my other books are available for purchase on www.amazon.com. Explain how chronic inflammation, anaemia, poor oxygen delivery, and ongoing pain place enormous demands on the body. Rest allows healing, tissue repair, and energy restoration.Related NewsFirm holds coding competition‘Poor tech access slows Nigeria’s digital economy’NBC pushes Ekiti, Kwara boundary deal to boost investmentsJesus rested: Jesus withdrew from the crowds, prayed in solitary places, and slept during a storm. If the Son of God rested, rest cannot be a sign of weakness.Choosing rest pushes back against unrealistic expectations, ableism, the pressure to always be productive, and the belief that our worth depends on what we achieve.Listen to your body before it reaches crisis point.Build pauses into your day.Protect your sleep as much as possible.Ask for help without shame.Remember that healing often happens in stillness.There was a time when I thought resting meant I was falling behind or not doing enough. But years of pain, a prolonged battle with leg ulcers, and surviving strokes have taught me a different lesson. Rest is not surrender; it is survival.It is during those quiet moments that my body begins to recover, my mind becomes clearer, and my spirit is renewed. Rest gives me the strength to continue writing, speaking up for people living with sickle cell disease, and fulfilling the purpose God has placed on my life.I no longer apologise for resting. I have come to see it as one of the most important forms of self-care and one of the wisest decisions I can make. In a world that often measures our worth by how much we produce, choosing to rest is an act of resistance.It is a declaration that my health matters, my life matters, and that I refuse to sacrifice either in pursuit of impossible expectations. For me, rest is not weakness. It is one of the ways I honour the body God has entrusted to me.Rest is not the opposite of resilience. For those living with sickle cell disease, rest is one of its greatest expressions. In a world that applauds constant movement, choosing to rest can feel like an act of rebellion. But for those living with sickle cell disease, it is much more than rebellion: it is survival.Every hour of restorative sleep, every moment of stillness, every decision to listen to the body’s limits is a declaration that your life has value beyond your productivity.Rest is not retreat. Rest is resistance. And sometimes, the strongest thing we can do is simply be still long enough to heal.If you would like to get in touch with me about sickle cell, do so via my email address:[email protected]. And do check out my blog: https://www.dailylivingwithsicklecell.com/. My book on sickle cell—HOW TO LIVE WITH SICKLE CELL, and my other books are available for purchase on www.amazon.com. Jesus rested: Jesus withdrew from the crowds, prayed in solitary places, and slept during a storm. If the Son of God rested, rest cannot be a sign of weakness.Choosing rest pushes back against unrealistic expectations, ableism, the pressure to always be productive, and the belief that our worth depends on what we achieve.Listen to your body before it reaches crisis point.Build pauses into your day.Protect your sleep as much as possible.Ask for help without shame.Remember that healing often happens in stillness.There was a time when I thought resting meant I was falling behind or not doing enough. But years of pain, a prolonged battle with leg ulcers, and surviving strokes have taught me a different lesson. Rest is not surrender; it is survival.It is during those quiet moments that my body begins to recover, my mind becomes clearer, and my spirit is renewed. Rest gives me the strength to continue writing, speaking up for people living with sickle cell disease, and fulfilling the purpose God has placed on my life.I no longer apologise for resting. I have come to see it as one of the most important forms of self-care and one of the wisest decisions I can make. In a world that often measures our worth by how much we produce, choosing to rest is an act of resistance.It is a declaration that my health matters, my life matters, and that I refuse to sacrifice either in pursuit of impossible expectations. For me, rest is not weakness. It is one of the ways I honour the body God has entrusted to me.Rest is not the opposite of resilience. For those living with sickle cell disease, rest is one of its greatest expressions. In a world that applauds constant movement, choosing to rest can feel like an act of rebellion. But for those living with sickle cell disease, it is much more than rebellion: it is survival.Every hour of restorative sleep, every moment of stillness, every decision to listen to the body’s limits is a declaration that your life has value beyond your productivity.Rest is not retreat. Rest is resistance. And sometimes, the strongest thing we can do is simply be still long enough to heal.If you would like to get in touch with me about sickle cell, do so via my email address:[email protected]. And do check out my blog: https://www.dailylivingwithsicklecell.com/. My book on sickle cell—HOW TO LIVE WITH SICKLE CELL, and my other books are available for purchase on www.amazon.com. Choosing rest pushes back against unrealistic expectations, ableism, the pressure to always be productive, and the belief that our worth depends on what we achieve.Listen to your body before it reaches crisis point.Build pauses into your day.Protect your sleep as much as possible.Ask for help without shame.Remember that healing often happens in stillness.There was a time when I thought resting meant I was falling behind or not doing enough. But years of pain, a prolonged battle with leg ulcers, and surviving strokes have taught me a different lesson. Rest is not surrender; it is survival.It is during those quiet moments that my body begins to recover, my mind becomes clearer, and my spirit is renewed. Rest gives me the strength to continue writing, speaking up for people living with sickle cell disease, and fulfilling the purpose God has placed on my life.I no longer apologise for resting. I have come to see it as one of the most important forms of self-care and one of the wisest decisions I can make. In a world that often measures our worth by how much we produce, choosing to rest is an act of resistance.It is a declaration that my health matters, my life matters, and that I refuse to sacrifice either in pursuit of impossible expectations. For me, rest is not weakness. It is one of the ways I honour the body God has entrusted to me.Rest is not the opposite of resilience. For those living with sickle cell disease, rest is one of its greatest expressions. In a world that applauds constant movement, choosing to rest can feel like an act of rebellion. But for those living with sickle cell disease, it is much more than rebellion: it is survival.Every hour of restorative sleep, every moment of stillness, every decision to listen to the body’s limits is a declaration that your life has value beyond your productivity.Rest is not retreat. Rest is resistance. And sometimes, the strongest thing we can do is simply be still long enough to heal.If you would like to get in touch with me about sickle cell, do so via my email address:[email protected]. And do check out my blog: https://www.dailylivingwithsicklecell.com/. My book on sickle cell—HOW TO LIVE WITH SICKLE CELL, and my other books are available for purchase on www.amazon.com. Listen to your body before it reaches crisis point.Build pauses into your day.Protect your sleep as much as possible.Ask for help without shame.Remember that healing often happens in stillness.There was a time when I thought resting meant I was falling behind or not doing enough. But years of pain, a prolonged battle with leg ulcers, and surviving strokes have taught me a different lesson. Rest is not surrender; it is survival.It is during those quiet moments that my body begins to recover, my mind becomes clearer, and my spirit is renewed. Rest gives me the strength to continue writing, speaking up for people living with sickle cell disease, and fulfilling the purpose God has placed on my life.I no longer apologise for resting. I have come to see it as one of the most important forms of self-care and one of the wisest decisions I can make. In a world that often measures our worth by how much we produce, choosing to rest is an act of resistance.It is a declaration that my health matters, my life matters, and that I refuse to sacrifice either in pursuit of impossible expectations. For me, rest is not weakness. It is one of the ways I honour the body God has entrusted to me.Rest is not the opposite of resilience. For those living with sickle cell disease, rest is one of its greatest expressions. In a world that applauds constant movement, choosing to rest can feel like an act of rebellion. But for those living with sickle cell disease, it is much more than rebellion: it is survival.Every hour of restorative sleep, every moment of stillness, every decision to listen to the body’s limits is a declaration that your life has value beyond your productivity.Rest is not retreat. Rest is resistance. And sometimes, the strongest thing we can do is simply be still long enough to heal.If you would like to get in touch with me about sickle cell, do so via my email address:[email protected]. And do check out my blog: https://www.dailylivingwithsicklecell.com/. My book on sickle cell—HOW TO LIVE WITH SICKLE CELL, and my other books are available for purchase on www.amazon.com. Build pauses into your day.Protect your sleep as much as possible.Ask for help without shame.Remember that healing often happens in stillness.There was a time when I thought resting meant I was falling behind or not doing enough. But years of pain, a prolonged battle with leg ulcers, and surviving strokes have taught me a different lesson. Rest is not surrender; it is survival.It is during those quiet moments that my body begins to recover, my mind becomes clearer, and my spirit is renewed. Rest gives me the strength to continue writing, speaking up for people living with sickle cell disease, and fulfilling the purpose God has placed on my life.I no longer apologise for resting. I have come to see it as one of the most important forms of self-care and one of the wisest decisions I can make. In a world that often measures our worth by how much we produce, choosing to rest is an act of resistance.It is a declaration that my health matters, my life matters, and that I refuse to sacrifice either in pursuit of impossible expectations. For me, rest is not weakness. It is one of the ways I honour the body God has entrusted to me.Rest is not the opposite of resilience. For those living with sickle cell disease, rest is one of its greatest expressions. In a world that applauds constant movement, choosing to rest can feel like an act of rebellion. But for those living with sickle cell disease, it is much more than rebellion: it is survival.Every hour of restorative sleep, every moment of stillness, every decision to listen to the body’s limits is a declaration that your life has value beyond your productivity.Rest is not retreat. Rest is resistance. And sometimes, the strongest thing we can do is simply be still long enough to heal.If you would like to get in touch with me about sickle cell, do so via my email address:[email protected]. And do check out my blog: https://www.dailylivingwithsicklecell.com/. My book on sickle cell—HOW TO LIVE WITH SICKLE CELL, and my other books are available for purchase on www.amazon.com. Protect your sleep as much as possible.Ask for help without shame.Remember that healing often happens in stillness.There was a time when I thought resting meant I was falling behind or not doing enough. But years of pain, a prolonged battle with leg ulcers, and surviving strokes have taught me a different lesson. Rest is not surrender; it is survival.It is during those quiet moments that my body begins to recover, my mind becomes clearer, and my spirit is renewed. Rest gives me the strength to continue writing, speaking up for people living with sickle cell disease, and fulfilling the purpose God has placed on my life.I no longer apologise for resting. I have come to see it as one of the most important forms of self-care and one of the wisest decisions I can make. In a world that often measures our worth by how much we produce, choosing to rest is an act of resistance.It is a declaration that my health matters, my life matters, and that I refuse to sacrifice either in pursuit of impossible expectations. For me, rest is not weakness. It is one of the ways I honour the body God has entrusted to me.Rest is not the opposite of resilience. For those living with sickle cell disease, rest is one of its greatest expressions. In a world that applauds constant movement, choosing to rest can feel like an act of rebellion. But for those living with sickle cell disease, it is much more than rebellion: it is survival.Every hour of restorative sleep, every moment of stillness, every decision to listen to the body’s limits is a declaration that your life has value beyond your productivity.Rest is not retreat. Rest is resistance. And sometimes, the strongest thing we can do is simply be still long enough to heal.If you would like to get in touch with me about sickle cell, do so via my email address:[email protected]. And do check out my blog: https://www.dailylivingwithsicklecell.com/. My book on sickle cell—HOW TO LIVE WITH SICKLE CELL, and my other books are available for purchase on www.amazon.com. Ask for help without shame.Remember that healing often happens in stillness.There was a time when I thought resting meant I was falling behind or not doing enough. But years of pain, a prolonged battle with leg ulcers, and surviving strokes have taught me a different lesson. Rest is not surrender; it is survival.It is during those quiet moments that my body begins to recover, my mind becomes clearer, and my spirit is renewed. Rest gives me the strength to continue writing, speaking up for people living with sickle cell disease, and fulfilling the purpose God has placed on my life.I no longer apologise for resting. I have come to see it as one of the most important forms of self-care and one of the wisest decisions I can make. In a world that often measures our worth by how much we produce, choosing to rest is an act of resistance.It is a declaration that my health matters, my life matters, and that I refuse to sacrifice either in pursuit of impossible expectations. For me, rest is not weakness. It is one of the ways I honour the body God has entrusted to me.Rest is not the opposite of resilience. For those living with sickle cell disease, rest is one of its greatest expressions. In a world that applauds constant movement, choosing to rest can feel like an act of rebellion. But for those living with sickle cell disease, it is much more than rebellion: it is survival.Every hour of restorative sleep, every moment of stillness, every decision to listen to the body’s limits is a declaration that your life has value beyond your productivity.Rest is not retreat. Rest is resistance. And sometimes, the strongest thing we can do is simply be still long enough to heal.If you would like to get in touch with me about sickle cell, do so via my email address:[email protected]. And do check out my blog: https://www.dailylivingwithsicklecell.com/. My book on sickle cell—HOW TO LIVE WITH SICKLE CELL, and my other books are available for purchase on www.amazon.com. Remember that healing often happens in stillness.There was a time when I thought resting meant I was falling behind or not doing enough. But years of pain, a prolonged battle with leg ulcers, and surviving strokes have taught me a different lesson. Rest is not surrender; it is survival.It is during those quiet moments that my body begins to recover, my mind becomes clearer, and my spirit is renewed. Rest gives me the strength to continue writing, speaking up for people living with sickle cell disease, and fulfilling the purpose God has placed on my life.I no longer apologise for resting. I have come to see it as one of the most important forms of self-care and one of the wisest decisions I can make. In a world that often measures our worth by how much we produce, choosing to rest is an act of resistance.It is a declaration that my health matters, my life matters, and that I refuse to sacrifice either in pursuit of impossible expectations. For me, rest is not weakness. It is one of the ways I honour the body God has entrusted to me.Rest is not the opposite of resilience. For those living with sickle cell disease, rest is one of its greatest expressions. In a world that applauds constant movement, choosing to rest can feel like an act of rebellion. But for those living with sickle cell disease, it is much more than rebellion: it is survival.Every hour of restorative sleep, every moment of stillness, every decision to listen to the body’s limits is a declaration that your life has value beyond your productivity.Rest is not retreat. Rest is resistance. And sometimes, the strongest thing we can do is simply be still long enough to heal.If you would like to get in touch with me about sickle cell, do so via my email address:[email protected]. And do check out my blog: https://www.dailylivingwithsicklecell.com/. My book on sickle cell—HOW TO LIVE WITH SICKLE CELL, and my other books are available for purchase on www.amazon.com. There was a time when I thought resting meant I was falling behind or not doing enough. But years of pain, a prolonged battle with leg ulcers, and surviving strokes have taught me a different lesson. Rest is not surrender; it is survival.It is during those quiet moments that my body begins to recover, my mind becomes clearer, and my spirit is renewed. Rest gives me the strength to continue writing, speaking up for people living with sickle cell disease, and fulfilling the purpose God has placed on my life.I no longer apologise for resting. I have come to see it as one of the most important forms of self-care and one of the wisest decisions I can make. In a world that often measures our worth by how much we produce, choosing to rest is an act of resistance.It is a declaration that my health matters, my life matters, and that I refuse to sacrifice either in pursuit of impossible expectations. For me, rest is not weakness. It is one of the ways I honour the body God has entrusted to me.Rest is not the opposite of resilience. For those living with sickle cell disease, rest is one of its greatest expressions. In a world that applauds constant movement, choosing to rest can feel like an act of rebellion. But for those living with sickle cell disease, it is much more than rebellion: it is survival.Every hour of restorative sleep, every moment of stillness, every decision to listen to the body’s limits is a declaration that your life has value beyond your productivity.Rest is not retreat. Rest is resistance. And sometimes, the strongest thing we can do is simply be still long enough to heal.If you would like to get in touch with me about sickle cell, do so via my email address:[email protected]. And do check out my blog: https://www.dailylivingwithsicklecell.com/. My book on sickle cell—HOW TO LIVE WITH SICKLE CELL, and my other books are available for purchase on www.amazon.com. It is during those quiet moments that my body begins to recover, my mind becomes clearer, and my spirit is renewed. Rest gives me the strength to continue writing, speaking up for people living with sickle cell disease, and fulfilling the purpose God has placed on my life.I no longer apologise for resting. I have come to see it as one of the most important forms of self-care and one of the wisest decisions I can make. In a world that often measures our worth by how much we produce, choosing to rest is an act of resistance.It is a declaration that my health matters, my life matters, and that I refuse to sacrifice either in pursuit of impossible expectations. For me, rest is not weakness. It is one of the ways I honour the body God has entrusted to me.Rest is not the opposite of resilience. For those living with sickle cell disease, rest is one of its greatest expressions. In a world that applauds constant movement, choosing to rest can feel like an act of rebellion. But for those living with sickle cell disease, it is much more than rebellion: it is survival.Every hour of restorative sleep, every moment of stillness, every decision to listen to the body’s limits is a declaration that your life has value beyond your productivity.Rest is not retreat. Rest is resistance. And sometimes, the strongest thing we can do is simply be still long enough to heal.If you would like to get in touch with me about sickle cell, do so via my email address:[email protected]. And do check out my blog: https://www.dailylivingwithsicklecell.com/. My book on sickle cell—HOW TO LIVE WITH SICKLE CELL, and my other books are available for purchase on www.amazon.com. I no longer apologise for resting. I have come to see it as one of the most important forms of self-care and one of the wisest decisions I can make. In a world that often measures our worth by how much we produce, choosing to rest is an act of resistance.It is a declaration that my health matters, my life matters, and that I refuse to sacrifice either in pursuit of impossible expectations. For me, rest is not weakness. It is one of the ways I honour the body God has entrusted to me.Rest is not the opposite of resilience. For those living with sickle cell disease, rest is one of its greatest expressions. In a world that applauds constant movement, choosing to rest can feel like an act of rebellion. But for those living with sickle cell disease, it is much more than rebellion: it is survival.Every hour of restorative sleep, every moment of stillness, every decision to listen to the body’s limits is a declaration that your life has value beyond your productivity.Rest is not retreat. Rest is resistance. And sometimes, the strongest thing we can do is simply be still long enough to heal.If you would like to get in touch with me about sickle cell, do so via my email address:[email protected]. And do check out my blog: https://www.dailylivingwithsicklecell.com/. My book on sickle cell—HOW TO LIVE WITH SICKLE CELL, and my other books are available for purchase on www.amazon.com. It is a declaration that my health matters, my life matters, and that I refuse to sacrifice either in pursuit of impossible expectations. For me, rest is not weakness. It is one of the ways I honour the body God has entrusted to me.Rest is not the opposite of resilience. For those living with sickle cell disease, rest is one of its greatest expressions. In a world that applauds constant movement, choosing to rest can feel like an act of rebellion. But for those living with sickle cell disease, it is much more than rebellion: it is survival.Every hour of restorative sleep, every moment of stillness, every decision to listen to the body’s limits is a declaration that your life has value beyond your productivity.Rest is not retreat. Rest is resistance. And sometimes, the strongest thing we can do is simply be still long enough to heal.If you would like to get in touch with me about sickle cell, do so via my email address:[email protected]. And do check out my blog: https://www.dailylivingwithsicklecell.com/. My book on sickle cell—HOW TO LIVE WITH SICKLE CELL, and my other books are available for purchase on www.amazon.com. Rest is not the opposite of resilience. For those living with sickle cell disease, rest is one of its greatest expressions. In a world that applauds constant movement, choosing to rest can feel like an act of rebellion. But for those living with sickle cell disease, it is much more than rebellion: it is survival.Every hour of restorative sleep, every moment of stillness, every decision to listen to the body’s limits is a declaration that your life has value beyond your productivity.Rest is not retreat. Rest is resistance. And sometimes, the strongest thing we can do is simply be still long enough to heal.If you would like to get in touch with me about sickle cell, do so via my email address:[email protected]. And do check out my blog: https://www.dailylivingwithsicklecell.com/. My book on sickle cell—HOW TO LIVE WITH SICKLE CELL, and my other books are available for purchase on www.amazon.com. Every hour of restorative sleep, every moment of stillness, every decision to listen to the body’s limits is a declaration that your life has value beyond your productivity.Rest is not retreat. Rest is resistance. And sometimes, the strongest thing we can do is simply be still long enough to heal.If you would like to get in touch with me about sickle cell, do so via my email address:[email protected]. And do check out my blog: https://www.dailylivingwithsicklecell.com/. My book on sickle cell—HOW TO LIVE WITH SICKLE CELL, and my other books are available for purchase on www.amazon.com. Rest is not retreat. Rest is resistance. And sometimes, the strongest thing we can do is simply be still long enough to heal.If you would like to get in touch with me about sickle cell, do so via my email address:[email protected]. And do check out my blog: https://www.dailylivingwithsicklecell.com/. My book on sickle cell—HOW TO LIVE WITH SICKLE CELL, and my other books are available for purchase on www.amazon.com. If you would like to get in touch with me about sickle cell, do so via my email address:[email protected]. And do check out my blog: https://www.dailylivingwithsicklecell.com/. My book on sickle cell—HOW TO LIVE WITH SICKLE CELL, and my other books are available for purchase on www.amazon.com.