Rest Isn’t LAZY: Why Slowing Down Is the Most Transformative Move

2025-02-26

On this episode of First Paso, Candace unpacks the fear and guilt we feel around rest—especially in a culture that glorifies hustle. Many of us believe that slowing down means we’re falling behind.But what if rest is actually the key to moving forward?Listen as Candace breaks down the emotional and spiritual weight of rest, how hustle culture has shaped our mindset, and why trusting stillness isn’t laziness—it’s growth. She also explores the overlooked ways we need to rest beyond just the physical, challenging us to rethink what true rest...

On this episode of First Paso, Candace unpacks the fear and guilt we feel around rest—especially in a culture that glorifies hustle. Many of us believe that slowing down means we’re falling behind.

But what if rest is actually the key to moving forward?

Listen as Candace breaks down the emotional and spiritual weight of rest, how hustle culture has shaped our mindset, and why trusting stillness isn’t laziness—it’s growth. She also explores the overlooked ways we need to rest beyond just the physical, challenging us to rethink what true restoration looks like.

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Timestamps:

00:22 Introduction and Birthday Excitement

02:16 Birthday Celebrations Begin

02:37 Dance Class with Debbie Allen

05:38 Preparing for the Birthday Week

06:55 The Importance of Rest

09:44 Holistic Approach to Rest

11:49 Mental and Emotional Rest

30:52 Spiritual Rest and Faith

37:01 Final Thoughts and Farewell