It's Friday, September 19th, 2025.

By LaQuita Burden, RN, BSN

Hello, All its Friday September 19th, 2025, Life is not about the hustle.  It's about balance.  Let the weekend remind you of that.

Every time you let yourself rest without guilt; you're breaking the lie that your worth depends on how much you achieve. Nobody really talks about this but, once you start healing past traumas and your body comes out of "fight or flight" mode your body will crave a lot of rest & silence.  Your body finally starts to feel safe in the peace & quiet.  The calm.  You aren't lazy, your body is just catching up on all the years it didn't have the stillness. You. Deserve. This.  Rest!  - Hernandez   

Maybe it's time for the fighters to be fought for, for the holders to be held, for the lovers to be loved and the care takers to be cared for.  Maybe it's time.  Time to rest and let it all happen. It's time to make life happen. -Iram   So, if you are too tired to speak, sit next to me for I, too, am fluent in silence. - Rumi    

You are loved.  You are cherished.  You are worth it.  Just rest!  The world can wait.  ~Love EduQuita

LaQuita Burden, BSN, RN is a dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator at Norton Healthcare, passionate about empowering healthcare professionals through education. Beyond her career, she loves to share wisdom and encouragement with others. As a devoted mother, LaQuita spreads love and kindness, striving to uplift those around her in both her personal and professional life.