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Rest and Restoration in Politics with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

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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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