Rest is on the table

Welcome to this blog, a tender space for exploring rest, renewal, and resilience. Born from a desire to hold space for reflection, this blog is rooted in the understanding that rest is not a luxury but a sacred necessity, especially for those of us who are called to lead, advocate, and care deeply for others.

I am resting, and it’s the most radical thing I’ve ever done. I am a relentless advocate for my community and a survival of the US education system caught in the endless cycle of ‘what’s next’. A product of capitalism’s grind. It left me burned out and disconnected. But now, I rest…and I do it without guilt.

Through this blog, I want to share what I’ve learned about the transformative power of rest. For refugee leaders and advocates, life often moves at an unrelenting pace. The demands of building and rebuilding, navigating systems, and lifting others can make rest feel distant or even unattainable. But here, I hope to gently remind us all that rest is more than a pause. It is a return to ourselves.

I want my community and fellow leaders to know the power of rest too. Let’s rest together! Through these writings, I aim to:

Honor Rest

Inspire Connection

Share Stories

Encourage Stillness

This blog is a place for gentleness and grace