4. Self-Care Got Commercialized
Rest became a brand. Candles, face masks, retreats—all sold as solutions to exhaustion that the same system causes. True rest isn’t aesthetic; it’s permission. It’s saying no without explanation. It’s silence without guilt. You can’t buy that in a box—it starts with boundaries, not bubble baths.
Summary
Rest isn’t wasted time—it’s maintenance for your humanity. You don’t have to earn it, post it, or perfect it. The world will keep spinning if you take a nap. In fact, it might spin a little smoother if you do.
Published on Oct 26, 2025
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