Episode 44 - Stress and Soul Care
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SHOW NOTES
How do we find a sense of peace and consolation when we are facing so much in our life? Using scriptures and practical applications, Steve speaks to each of us on how to handle the stresses of today.
Steve’s Acronym for TRUST
T-Thanksgiving
R-Relinquish what is not mine to control
U- Usurping God’s role is not what I need to be doing.
S-Surrender what is causing me stress back to God.
T-Turn my palms up and open to God releasing what I need and want to release
Stress Busters
1. Practice the spiritual discipline of slowing down – turn off cell phone and computer
a. Begin a meeting or the dinner table with silence
b. Combine silence with taking deep breathing
2. Identify the stress – do a DNA of what is causing it. To know is to be armed
3. Incorporate humor in your life
4. Give yourself some space where you don’t talk about the situation
5. Develop rituals that help you relax
a. Listen to news for only 30 minutes a day
b. Long baths
c. Soothing tea (no caffeine!)
d. Shut everything off 30 minutes before you go to bed
e. Light a candle
f. Listen to soothing music
6. Take a walk in the outdoors every single day. Nature grounds us and we can soak in the balm and peace.
7. Invite friends over for a comfort food meal
8. Do the Daily Examen at the end of your day.
9. Start a gratitude list of what you’re already realizing, now in this precise time, that you can be thankful for.
10. Spend time in prayer resting in the Presence. Not trying to beg for God to be bear you. God is present. What’s missing is awareness.
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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN PODCAST
Embracing Soul Care by Stephen W. Smith
Soul Custody by Stephen W. Smith
Moment to Breathe - Blessing for the Brokenhearted by Jan Richardson
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