“In His rest, He refashioned or re-created creation in the shape of the Resurrection. Bearing this in mind, we could endeavor to infuse (at least some of) our own rest time with redemptive, re-creational elements. At the very least, we should remember that the purpose of rest is to reenliven ourselves—to fill and be filled with new life. I don’t know about you, but “vegging out”— relaxing as it is—does not leave me feeling more alive afterward. In fact, I usually feel more disengaged and apathetic than before. On the other hand, other activities, such as knitting or repotting my houseplants, leave me with a renewed sense of vitality, even if they require more mental and physical energy than binge-watching the latest period drama.”