As we enter another season of transition and continue to be confronted with truths that demand massive reform, be sure to plan time to rest and recover. The mind will often try to rationalize the ‘need’ to keep going. It will try to convince us that it isn’t safe to stop, that there is too much work to be done, and there will be time for rest later. But the reality is that we function with more energy, clarity, and ease when we rest. Rest is essential to perseverance and even