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Listen "Rest and Restoration in Politics with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith"
Episode Synopsis
Politics is exhausting for many of us. In this episode with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, we explore the different ways in which politics can sap our energy and practices that can restore us when feel depleted.
In this episode, Dr. Saundra and I discuss:
The difference between sleep and rest
The seven types of rest and the way politics can deplete our rest in each area
How rest creates space for us to process and move through pain
People watching as a spiritual practice
How rest gives us the freedom to be who we are and enables us to show up authentically in life (and politics)
How rest connects us to our humanity and the humanity of other people
How rest enables action
What signals to look for so we know when to disengage (rest) from politics
Practices for restoration in each of the 7 areas of rest.
Sabbath as a way of connecting with those we love and as a way to lean into our longings for what lies ahead.
Spiritual Practices for this election from Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith:
Rest Quiz
Sacred Rest (Affiliate Link)
Sacred Rest Challenge
Resting Well Online Course
Sabbath (Affiliate Link)
Colorful Conversations (Affiliate Link)
These are available on our page on Spiritual Practices for Political Engagement page.
Connect with Dr. Saundra through her website or on LinkedIn and Instagram @drdaltonsmith .
Connect with me at [email protected] or on instagram @katie.m.cochran.
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