Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast

Why You Get Your Best Ideas in the Shower and How to Lower Anxiety with God’s Rest #152


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Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all the demands on your time, yet wonder why you still feel restless or anxious? What if the key to clarity, peace, and even deeper creativity isn’t doing more—but creating space for stillness?

In this episode, Bonnie explores the power of white space—why slowing down is not just a luxury but a necessity for emotional, spiritual, and mental renewal. She shares how a surprising study changed her healing journey, why your brain needs rest for insight, and how Jesus invites you to embrace a life of soul-deep refreshment.

Learn to:
 Make space for quiet moments that spark insight and creativity
 Release the pressure to constantly strive and “do more”
 Understand the science behind why rest leads to breakthroughs
 Use a simple breath prayer to activate calm and connect with God

Tune into this episode to discover how creating space for rest can help you feel lighter, hear God’s voice more clearly, and move forward with renewed energy.

Key Takeaways:
 White space is essential—just like in art and music, rest allows beauty and meaning to emerge.
 Your brain needs breaks to unlock creative solutions and emotional renewal.
 God invites you to rest—it’s not about being lazy, but about making room for His peace and presence.
 Practical soul care matters—a simple breath prayer can calm your nervous system and bring immediate relief.

Take a deep breath, friend. You are not alone. Let’s create space to rest and receive God’s love today.

Breathe Prayer:Inhale: "In repentance and rest you will be saved "
Exhale: "in quietness and trust is your strength

Scripture:

 "In repentance and rest you will be saved, in quietness and trust is your strength."Isaiah 30:15:


Soul Care Tip: Do something in quietness to stop stress response when you feel stuck 

LINKS & RESOURCES

-  Sign Up for NEW "Walking In Wellness with Jesus" Study! https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/
-  Take my FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your wellness assessment!
-  Get Bonnie's Bestselling book "Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less" https://amzn.to/4azae1K

-  Subscribe to FREE Breathe Newsletter for Fall Quarter Soul Care! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/

-  Follow Bonnie at www.instagram.com/thebonniegray & www.facebook.com/thebonniegray

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Breathe: The Stress Less PodcastBy Bonnie Gray - Soul Care Coach and Author of Sweet Like Jasmine, Whispers of Rest, and Finding Spiritual Whitespace

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