Which Restlessness?
[Restlessness - II]
Restlessness feels like the pedal is on the gas but the car is in park. A lot of revving, high RPMs, and zero forward motion. But all restlessness is not created equal.
There are at least four:
- "Restless leg syndrome”—energy with little direction.
- “Restless agitation”—embodied disapproval of what is.
- “Restless waiting”—impatient energy.
- “Restless inspiration”—premature creativity.
Restlessness doesn’t need shaming. Or finger waging. Or huffs and puffs of disapproval. Restlessness first needs understanding.
Which restlessness are you feeling?
(More importantly: What practices do you have to slow down enough to discern which restlessness you are experiencing?)