{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66e198347fb05edbd0d09ae1/66eacf43ec4ba464d5652c6e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Exploring the inconvenience of rest","description":"<p>This week's conversation is all about the power of rest to positively disrupt the status quo. Together, Rachel and Holly explore some of the following thoughts:</p><p>What is rest? Who benefits when we rest? What happens when we stop ‘doing’? How can we be human beings, not just human doings?</p><p>How is rest an act of resistance against the legacy of colonialism and a capitalist culture? Is rest a privilege?</p><p><br></p><p>Join us as we wrangle with these and many other ideas over a cup of tea and conversation.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>During the podcast, we refer to the following:</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://oursharedworld.net/pacts/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>PACTS</strong></a> (a new education initiative empowering UK students to engage in democracy)</li><li><a href=\"https://thoughtboxeducation.com/article/the-rebelliousness-of-rest\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Rebelliousness of Rest by Rachel Musson</strong></a> (blog article)</li><li><a href=\"https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Tricia-Hersey/Rest-Is-Resistance--Free-yourself-from-grind-culture-and-reclaim-your-life/26568694\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Rest is Resistance: Free yourself from grind culture and reclaim your life by Tricia Hersey</strong></a> (book)</li><li><a href=\"https://www.bayoakomolafe.net/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Bayo Akomolafe</strong></a> (writer and speaker)</li><li><a href=\" https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Steven-Heller/Leo-Lionni--Storyteller-Artist-Designer/28951848\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Frederick by Leo Lionni</strong></a> (children's book)</li><li><a href=\" https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Karla-McLaren/The-Language-of-Emotions--What-Your-Feelings-Are-Trying-t/28779836\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Language of Emotions by Karla McLaren</strong></a> (book)</li><li><a href=\"https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Mark-Manson/The-Subtle-Art-of-Not-Giving-a-Fck--A-Counterintuitive-Ap/20707976\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck : A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson</strong></a> (book)</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you'd like to continue the conversation with us, we run a free weekly(ish) group on Thursdays, 13.00-13.30 UK Time, where we explore key questions about co-creating a healthier world for people and planet. It's open to everyone and we'd love to see you there. Find out more at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/thoughtclub-3671229 </p>","author_name":"ThoughtBox Education"}