An Open Mind Needs a Rested Body

"It’s hard to stay open-minded when you’re running on empty."

Welcome to October—where seasonal shifts, darker evenings, and cooler air invite us to do something radical: slow down. But in a world addicted to productivity, slowness can feel unnatural—even threatening.

We’re kicking off this month’s Radical Rest Revolution with a truth we often overlook: mental flexibility starts with physical restoration. You can’t expect expansive thinking from an exhausted body.

What Happens When We’re Tired?

🌀 We get reactive instead of reflective.
💭 We cling to what we know, rather than staying curious.
📉 Our creativity dips. Our empathy shrinks. Our perspective narrows.

An open mind needs space, softness, and nervous system safety. And that begins with rest.

Rest Isn’t Just for the Body—It’s for the Mind

Contrary to hustle culture, rest doesn’t make you less productive. It makes you more present. It sharpens discernment. It helps you hold opposing ideas without panic.

And in the context of wellness? It makes space for real growth—not performative perfection.

That’s why REESET retreats are built around deep, unapologetic restoration. We don’t just add rest in—we centre it.

You’ll:

• Practise yin yoga under moonlight.

• Sink into stillness during sound baths.

• Move through the day at the pace of your own breath.

• Leave the mental noise behind and return to your body.

Because when you’re rested, you’re more receptive—to new ideas, to nuance, to others, and most importantly, to yourself.

This month, we’re making space for open minds and rested hearts. It’s not indulgent. It’s revolutionary.