24. Rest Resistance: Unmasking the Ego's Role in Avoiding Stillness and Emotional Growth

Why do we resist rest? In this episode, we dive into the addiction to constant nervous system activation and explore how our egoic mind uses this resistance to avoid challenging emotions. Discover the impact of rest resistance on numbing our feelings and learn about the importance of radical self-reflection and shadow work. I’ll share practical strategies to experience and release emotions, helping you to break free from the cycle of rest resistance and embrace true emotional growth. Tune in to uncover the hidden purposes behind our resistance to rest and how to navigate it for a more balanced life.WORK WITH ME: – Join Creating Space on Substack (essays, audio notes & creative field notes): https://jenniferhulley.substack.com – Go deeper through the Studio Circle (community chat, pop-up meetups & quarterly print / creative love letter): https://jenniferhulley.substack.com – Explore 1:1 Creative Mentorship (12-week partnership for creatives): https://www.jenniferhulley.com/coaching FIND ME ONLINE: Web: www.jenniferhulley.com Substack: www.jenniferhulley.substack.com Instagram: @jenniferhulley TikTok: @jenniferhulley Support the showContinue The Work:🌀 Book Guided Creation Session🎙️ Join the Substack Community Connect With Jenn:🌐 jenniferhulley.com📸 Instagram: @jenniferhulley🎵 TikTok: @jenniferhulley