"The brain needs to rest." I first saw this simple yet powerful message on a hobbit-style hut at a retreat center in Peru’s Sacred Valley. It was a call to us “busy humans” to slow down, shut off, and create space for stillness. Years later, this reminder still makes me pause. In this episode, I share the story of the hut, its resident shaman Benito, and his profound practice of simplicity and rest. His message is one we all need to hear. Take a moment to pause—and listen.
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The Brain Needs To Rest
The Brain Needs To Rest
"The brain needs to rest." I first saw this simple yet powerful message on a hobbit-style hut at a retreat center in Peru’s Sacred Valley. It was a call to us “busy humans” to slow down, shut off, and create space for stillness. Years later,
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