A Prayer for the Crown-Shy (Monk & Robot, #2)

by Becky Chambers

They leaned back in their chair with their hands folded over their belly, savoring the indescribable satisfaction of having eaten wild things while trading breath with the trees.

“Well, that’s the nice thing about trees.” Mosscap put its hands on its hips as it looked around. “They’re not going anywhere. You can take all the time you need to get to know them.”

You don’t have to have a reason to be tired. You don’t have to earn rest or comfort. You’re allowed to just be.