Be Encouraged

From the Archives, enjoy this episode on Being Still as an emotional and a spiritual exercise. 

Listen in for practical tips on living life as something other than "busy person." Go deeper and practice being still for a short time. Meditate a few moments on the scripture that tells us to "be still..."

Being still, if only for a short time, makes you calmer. And if you are calmer, you will handle the world differently!

Originally published 2/1/22

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If you are struggling you need refuge. It may be from fear, confusion, or feeling alone. In times like that we may look for sanctuary. This episode has tips for finding and getting access to sanctuary in your life. 

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If you see things different than me you are wrong of course. And you probably think the same about me. If I work with you, go to school with you, am married to you, I just need to get away from you because your different worldview is harming me. 
Sounds extreme doesn't it? But this is how many people operate. 
Maybe there is another way, through humility and grace. 

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It may not feel like it, but we have lots of choices when it comes to how we live our lives. There are invitations to good and bad things all the time. First we must recognize they are invitations we can choose or refuse! Then we can make choices instead of allowing life events to push us around. 
Listen in to see if you got your invitations. And then decide if you will accept.

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Home is a powerful, dear word that represents something we all need. Explore in this episode what home is for you. Discover some deeper senses of home in your life, that you already have and that you can nurture.
Having a clear understanding of what you have and want in "home" can help you get there. 

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Catching a beautiful sunrise, or any moment is noticing something that can never be repeated. Often, we are in a fog of thoughts and plans and miss the beauty right now. And the bad times across the world often keep us from this present beautiful moment. Check out this podcast for some inspiration to live your life to the fullest!

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Something is in the air, and it's not good. There is a level of overwhelm people are feeling that has side effects. We become defensive; we pull away. 
Inspiring anyone to do more right now is a losing proposition. Feeling motivated ourselves to do more is, well difficult. 
Let's explore this together. Is there anything we can do to manage the unmanageable? Listen in!

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Are you better at holding on or letting go? We really need to be able to accept and give to live life well. Breathing is a good image of the rhythm we need: Pull in, push out. Receive, give. Hold on, let go. 
This episode encourages you to Let Go and Let God. But also to receive what you need, like oxygen.  

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Humans can be negative. Our culture is negative much of the time. This can result in being against things, maybe a long list of things. 
Some have described this time as one of outrage. People find things to be outraged about. But instead of just being against things, consider this:  
What do you to stand for?

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Is it just children who do things to get attention? Or do adults need attention to live happy, healthy lives? Do people around you freely get your attention? 
This episode is about giving attention to neighbors with a wave, and encourages you to think about your need, and other's needs for attention. 

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