I wanted to take a moment to share an important update with you. You might notice I am taking a short break from posting new content until Sunday, September 8. You may think, “This is not the physical rest post I expected,” and you would be right. It’s not the physical rest post I expected to write, but I couldn’t write a post about the importance of rest as a form of self-awareness and connection to your soul's purpose while ignoring my soul’s call to pause.
As I make this decision, I want to be transparent that I am challenging myself to stay present and trust that my inner guide is stronger than the anxiety that tells me this post will result in a loss of faith from my audience or a mass exodus of subscribers. I hope you all understand that I decided to protect my body, mind, and spirit from burnout as I navigate building a sustainable foundation for a space that is so important to me and the collective.
Transparency Moment: My ego is screaming right now. This post is a testament to spiritual growth because admitting that I need more time and space for 4500 people is only something my soul has the strength to do.
Attention to the whims of the ego consumes the greatest amount of energy. Deepak Chopra
The purpose of Unconventional Intellectual is to provide practical tools and spiritual guidance to live a fulfilled life without the pressures of Western society that force us beyond our capacity. It’s a space that champions slowing down in a fast-paced world. It’s revolutionary, but as Bell Hooks shared, “When you're f**ked-up, and you lead the revolution, you are probably going to get a pretty f**ked-up revolution.” Knowing that I have to pause to take the time to build a sustainable posting schedule that honors my commitment to this work and its role in our collective journey. I am committed to the following:
Quality Over Quantity: I’ve always believed that providing you with valuable, well-thought-out content is more important than sticking rigidly to a schedule. Taking a bit more time ensures that what I share with you is worth your time and attention. Additionally, I am taking this time to tier content and clearly provide value for free and paid subscribers.
Avoiding Burnout: The information I provide is designed to raise the collective consciousness. Creating content can be a demanding process, and I want to make sure I’m in the right headspace to produce my best work. This brief pause will help me recharge and avoid the pitfalls of rushing, which can lead to stress and diminished creativity.
Long-Term Planning: I will incorporate a weekly newsletter, podcasts, and quarterly book club. I’m using this time to refine my posting schedule and plan ahead. By doing this now, I’m setting myself up for more consistent, organized, and impactful content in the future.
I deeply appreciate your understanding and patience during this brief hiatus. My goal is always to provide you with the best possible content; this short break will help me do that. I hope this post serves as an example of how it is okay to pause and recenter before forging ahead.
Thank you so much for your continued support. I’m looking forward to sharing more with you very soon.
Sia The Sage
Definitely take time to rest ❤️
Also, thank you for being such a wonderful example of self-care and slowing down or pausing as needed!
This is a lesson I am still learning myself, and I truly believ it helps me digest and learn a bit more every time I see someone model it or share honestly about it.
Rest. Truly rest. We'll be here when you're back🌻💜