I really related to this today. My daughter has needed more rest over the last few days and I have noticed less engagement. I caught my thoughts drifting to 'she shouldn't be resting, it's not the weekend, it's not the school holidays'. I had to step back and remind myself that any day can be day for rest or to slow down, we're not constrained by a 'school timetable'.
Ah yes, I’ve been there. It’s wild how those thoughts creep in without us even noticing. Like, why do I think rest needs to be earned?
Sidereal Human Design helped me start catching that. Some types really do need more rest generally, or have energy that flows differently. It’s so easy to override it when we’re still measuring things by standards we never chose.
My son is very emotional, and giving him overnight or even a couple days to make a decision has completely changed our dynamic. I move fast and have endless energy when I’m lit up. He can keep up with me, but only when I give him space up front to get clear.
That moment you described, where you caught yourself, that’s everything. It doesn’t always feel big, but it shifts everything.
Yes, the concept of 'work first, play later' is so ingrained into us. My daughter and I seem to have different rhythms and our energies seem out of sync at the moment. My daughter needs a lot of downtime, especially as she is till recovering from autistic burnout. Being aware certainly helps.
I really related to this today. My daughter has needed more rest over the last few days and I have noticed less engagement. I caught my thoughts drifting to 'she shouldn't be resting, it's not the weekend, it's not the school holidays'. I had to step back and remind myself that any day can be day for rest or to slow down, we're not constrained by a 'school timetable'.
Ah yes, I’ve been there. It’s wild how those thoughts creep in without us even noticing. Like, why do I think rest needs to be earned?
Sidereal Human Design helped me start catching that. Some types really do need more rest generally, or have energy that flows differently. It’s so easy to override it when we’re still measuring things by standards we never chose.
My son is very emotional, and giving him overnight or even a couple days to make a decision has completely changed our dynamic. I move fast and have endless energy when I’m lit up. He can keep up with me, but only when I give him space up front to get clear.
That moment you described, where you caught yourself, that’s everything. It doesn’t always feel big, but it shifts everything.
Thanks for sharing this.
Yes, the concept of 'work first, play later' is so ingrained into us. My daughter and I seem to have different rhythms and our energies seem out of sync at the moment. My daughter needs a lot of downtime, especially as she is till recovering from autistic burnout. Being aware certainly helps.