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Top 10 Episodes - #5! Soul Care in Exhaustion

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We are on #5 of our Top Ten List, and this episode was recorded smack dab in the middle of the pandemic - August of 2020. It was also our first episode for Season 4 on September 1 - we named the entire season “Soul Care in Anxious Times,” which seemed quite appropriate.

This episode, “Soul Care in Exhaustion” had more downloads in it’s first day than any other episode. It was a quick response from our listeners - I have a feeling they (and you!) understood the feeling of exhaustion that Steve had shared so vulnerably. I know I did.

Steve shares in the podcast how he worked toward recovery (it is also listed below in the Show Notes). And as I re-listened to this episode, I was thinking… “what did I do to recover?”

I love how Steve listed specific actions he took as he worked toward recovery - it helps me center on what I can do in the moment of my exhaustion. What did I do?

  • I swam… A LOT! Water is so calming for me and our YMCA kept the pools open as often as they were allowed.

  • I got involved - I stepped out of my comfort zone and got involved in the election (all from home, of course). That may seem like an odd way to recover, but it helped me focus on the issues at hand for a small portion of my day - then forgot about it for the rest of the day.

  • Spent more time outside - lots of yard work, sitting on the front porch, taking my dog for a walk. All of it helped.

Those are just a few of mine. Now, please share what YOU have done to help in your recovery. Scroll down to the comment section and tell us! I’ll also share a few more of mine down there.

With Gratitude,

Pam

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SHOW NOTES

This week’s episode is Steve sharing his recent struggles with exhaustion… that deep in the heart, soul weary exhaustion that many of us are struggling with now. It’s a beautiful episode that will speak to your heart and soul and help you find the unforced rhythms of grace.

What Steve did to help his recovery

  • Pulled away from the news

    • Let go of newspaper

    • Limited tv news/ads

  • Delete, snooze, and hide toxic people from social media

  • Took off to Blue Ridge Mountains for time away

    • Made a dam at creek - a symbol for the things damned in him that needed to get out

  • Let nature bring healing and rest

    • Put ourselves out in God’s glory – do daily detoxing

  • Read the red letters of Jesus – focused on Jesus and nothing else

MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST