The Tow Truck Wake-Up Call: Why I’m Finally Listening to the Whisper to Rest
You know those moments when life gently taps you on the shoulder… and you ignore it? Then it nudges you a little harder… and you still brush it off? Well, I just had the equivalent of a cosmic yell—complete with flashing lights and a tow truck.
Most recently, I found myself navigating four different loaner cars. You’d think that was enough of a sign that maybe I needed to slow down. But no—then came the big one: I parked in a one-block stretch I wasn’t familiar with, only to find out it had a “Tow Away After 4pm” policy. The sign was hard to see and posted far down the street. The tow truck arrived at 4:06pm. I got back to my car at 4:08pm.
It was already hooked up and ready to be taken.
That moment jolted me—and not just because I almost lost my car. It jolted my spirit.
The next day….
I paused, consulted my inner wisdom, and pulled out my journal. I asked, “What is going on here?” And what came next was not just a whisper… it was a Divinely Gifted Download. The message?
“STOP.”
It came through loud, clear, and in all caps.
Then I wrote what I heard next:
“Rest & Refresh.”
Whoa.
My daughter’s been saying for months, “Mom, you really need to slow down.” And my response? “Oh, I’ve got it under control. I’m not busy, I’m just active.” (Can you relate?)
But the truth is, even “active” needs air. We need stillness to process. Space to heal. Quiet to receive the clarity we’ve been too active to hear.
So now I’m turning that question to you:
Is there a small voice inside whispering for you to STOP… to Rest & Refresh?
Are you ready to listen?
One of my most powerful DeStress Tools is journaling. Science backs it, but more than that—it brings me back to me. Pen to paper activates the brain in a way that typing simply doesn’t. And when I give myself the space to listen, I hear exactly what I need.
So here’s what I did next: I went straight to my calendar and blocked off Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. That’s right—three days to actually REST.
I’ll keep you posted on whether I make it through all three without reaching for my laptop. 😅
In the meantime, I’d love to hear from you:
💬 What have you been hearing within?
💌 What is your next step?
Your whispers matter.
And so does your rest.
With love,
Ruth
Thought Leadership Visibility Strategist | TV Host
Bestselling Author | DeStress Advocate
