Happiness Practices with Phil Gerbyshak

Happiness Practices with Phil Gerbyshak

The Season of Rest: Why We, Like Trees, Need Our Own Winter Dormancy

A key to my productivity is rest. Might be helpful for you too!

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Phil Gerbyshak (he/him)
Oct 16, 2023
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There's a certain allure to autumn. Leaves turn to rich hues of gold and crimson, gradually falling from trees to carpet the earth. It's as if the world, in all its technicolor glory, gives a final bow before plunging into a season of rest. As winter takes hold, trees go dormant, a survival tactic to preserve their lifeblood. In a world that often deman…

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