An Unexpected Rest: If I desire to live a life of wellness, I must be willing to do whatever is needed to get and stay well.

I’ve been burning the candle at both ends since early 2023. The most significant stressor is we moved from our home of twenty-two years and downsized considerably. All kinds of stress come with moving beyond the physical exertion it takes.  

At the end of July, my body decided it had endured enough and made the decision for me to embrace the need to stop. I ended up in the hospital for three days, with weeks of rest following at home.  

Rest is a funny thing. We work so hard each day tha...