In an era of endless scrolling and passive consumption, "bestirring" feels like a radical act. It suggests a conscious transition from a state of rest (or perhaps a state of rut) into one of purpose. You don’t "bestir" by accident; it’s an intentional choice to push back the blankets, clear the mental fog, and engage with the world.
To bestir is to remind yourself that you are not a fixed object, but a force. bestir
How does this work for your project, or should we lean more into the literary history of the word? In an era of endless scrolling and passive