Before seminary, Trisha was a long time artist. Her first thought was a performance art piece where strangers could come together and rest in public. People came in droves and they laid down and they woke up crying. They were so moved. It was just became this spiritual community driven activation for the community.
It's time to make room for more naps. Tricia Hersey, also known as the 'nap bishop' and author of the book "Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto," explains why relaxation and leisure are human rights — especially for communities of color. This episode originally published October 13, 2022.
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