I thought rest was something you had to earn. But this week, my chickens taught me otherwise. Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is nothing at all.
In this week’s episode of Unscripted with Lisa Burling, I'm inviting you into my backyard, where my 22 chickens (and one accidental rooster named Jude) have entered their moulting season - a period of zero eggs, patchy feathers, and total rest. Their "season of no eggs" has become an unexpected metaphor for the importance of slowing down, taking time to regenerate, and remembering that productivity isn’t everything.
Join me as we explore the wisdom these feathered philosophers have shared about rest, renewal, and honouring life's natural seasons.
In this episode, I explore:
- Life Lessons from Chickens: How my hens taught me that being productive isn’t a constant requirement, and why it’s essential to slow down to thrive.
- The Beauty of Moulting Season: Understanding why rest and regeneration are not just healthy, but essential for long-term success.
- Why Rest Isn't a Reward: Letting go of the harmful belief that rest must be earned and embracing rest as an intelligent, necessary practice.
- Stillness vs Stagnation: Learning to differentiate productive stillness from unhealthy stagnation and why pressing pause doesn’t mean losing your spark.
- Letting Go of Guilt: Why I'm releasing guilt around not always "being on" and why you should too.
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Quotes & References Mentioned:
📖 T.S. Eliot
"Every moment is a fresh beginning."
📖 European Summer Mindset
Embracing seasonal downtime and the value of switching off completely without apology.
📖 Farm Wisdom
No TED Talks required - just chickens, goats, ducks, and nature quietly teaching life's biggest lessons.
Join the Conversation:
💬 What season are you in right now? Are you laying eggs non-stop, or are you in your own moulting phase…slowing down and resting?
💡 Reflect: How can you better honour your own seasons of rest without guilt or hesitation?
Tag or message me - I’d love to know how you're embracing rest and renewal in your life.
Let’s Connect!
📲 Instagram: @lisaburling_entrepreneur
📩 DM me: Are you honouring your season of rest?
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