Summary
This pandemic was a season of healing for me,” was something Luz Bractcher never thought she’d say. Yet despite the devastation caused by shared global trauma, Luz discovered that the very life changes she faced as a result of lockdowns and physical distancing also allowed her an opportunity to address her mental, emotional, and creative health needs. In this session, Luz shares her personal story of entering the pandemic in a state of burnout and how the season of isolation redefined the way she invited herself and her community into restful creativity. As the risks of COVID diminish, and we tentatively reintegrate into the real world, this presentation focuses on 3 things to explore moving forward: Prioritizing rest as a way to resist hustle culture and toxic capitalism How our definition of “enough” directly impacts our approach to mental and emotional health in the workforce How to encourage creative play into your work as a way to cultivate connection.
Key Insights
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Rest is essential for creativity and productivity.
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Cultural narratives often glorify busyness, leading to burnout.
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Personal experiences reveal that taking time for oneself can lead to profound healing.
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The concept of Sabbath as rest and delight is important for spiritual and emotional health.
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Crisis can provide a toolkit for navigating personal challenges effectively.
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Creating daily rituals can help in prioritizing rest and energy.
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The idea of 'I am what I do' is a harmful narrative in measuring self-worth.
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Embracing limitations helps individuals and teams advocate for their needs.
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Rethinking ‘enoughness’ fosters gratitude and a better quality of life.
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Rest should be normalized in work environments to improve overall well-being.
Notable Quotes
"This is a talk for tired people."
"I had a toxic codependent relationship with work."
"Our attention is fully accounted for and overtaxed."
"Time to do nothing created time and energy to inquire of my body, mind, and spirit."
"Rest is a human right."
"What is enough? This question held tightly during sabbatical."
"The frenzy of our activism neutralizes our work of peace."
"I didn’t need more; I was already surrounded by goodness."
"Rest and delight should be prioritized in any spiritual regime."
"Leading with generosity, especially in creativity, allows wealth to flourish."
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