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64: Receiving the Restlessness of Winter
Ever feel like January has 47 days? That elastic sense of time can be more than seasonal blues; it can be a holy nudge to stop measuring worth by output and start rooting identity in Christ. We open up about restlessness, rainy days with kids who want action, and the surprising wisdom of not rushing to fix discomfort. Instead of trying to out-hustle the feeling, we explore how receiving winter can strengthen your soul for the work ahead.
Together we unpack why being precedes doing and how anchoring in the Great I Am clarifies what to steward next. You’ll hear a fresh take on the butterfly-in-the-cocoon story and what it teaches about necessary struggle, plus a vivid lesson from pruning an apple tree that looked “ruined” until spring arrived heavy with blossoms. These pictures reframe the urge to keep adding tasks: some branches look lively yet steal strength, and pruning them is the most loving, strategic move you can make.
We get practical about building rhythms that form character without theatrics—unhurried Scripture, honest self-examination, and small boundaries that protect deep work. We also hold space for tension: the harvest is plentiful, the laborers are few, and excellence matters. The difference is starting from rest, not rushing toward approval. If January feels endless, maybe it’s because you’re invited to become someone who can bear the weight of future fruit.
If this speaks to you, share it with a friend who’s sprinting on empty, subscribe for more soul-strengthening conversations, and leave a review with one place you sense God inviting you to slow down this week.
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You can find me on Instagram @mrs.leannetuggle or you can email me at [email protected]. I love hearing from you!
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By LeanneEver feel like January has 47 days? That elastic sense of time can be more than seasonal blues; it can be a holy nudge to stop measuring worth by output and start rooting identity in Christ. We open up about restlessness, rainy days with kids who want action, and the surprising wisdom of not rushing to fix discomfort. Instead of trying to out-hustle the feeling, we explore how receiving winter can strengthen your soul for the work ahead.
Together we unpack why being precedes doing and how anchoring in the Great I Am clarifies what to steward next. You’ll hear a fresh take on the butterfly-in-the-cocoon story and what it teaches about necessary struggle, plus a vivid lesson from pruning an apple tree that looked “ruined” until spring arrived heavy with blossoms. These pictures reframe the urge to keep adding tasks: some branches look lively yet steal strength, and pruning them is the most loving, strategic move you can make.
We get practical about building rhythms that form character without theatrics—unhurried Scripture, honest self-examination, and small boundaries that protect deep work. We also hold space for tension: the harvest is plentiful, the laborers are few, and excellence matters. The difference is starting from rest, not rushing toward approval. If January feels endless, maybe it’s because you’re invited to become someone who can bear the weight of future fruit.
If this speaks to you, share it with a friend who’s sprinting on empty, subscribe for more soul-strengthening conversations, and leave a review with one place you sense God inviting you to slow down this week.
Connect with me!
You can find me on Instagram @mrs.leannetuggle or you can email me at [email protected]. I love hearing from you!
Would you like more weekly encouragement? Subscribe to my newsletter Whatever is Lovely and be inspired to open your inbox again.
https://leannetuggle.myflodesk.com/v3r2zwdaik
If this is your first time here and this episode resonated, hit “subscribe” and submit a 5-star rating if you feel genuinely inspired to. Your positive feedback means the world to me!
Episode Sponsors:
Rodan + Fields - Take this brief quiz to find your customized skincare routine!
Red Aspen - Skip the salon appointment and shop here for hands that are hardworking AND elegant.
Whatever is Lovely - Subscribe here to the weekly newsletter designed to encourage you with words of wisdom and relatable content. Be inspired to open your inbox again.