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Resting Requires Distance from Stress

5/28/2021

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Resting requires distance from things that cause you stress. 
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Recently, someone told me in order to recharge, people need to spend time doing things they enjoy. If that activity causes stress, then stop doing it. People get rest from doing non-stressful activities.  

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Self-Care is Not Selfish

5/18/2021

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Every time we get on a plane, the flight attendants go over the safety protocols in case there is a loss of cabin pressure and/or if the yellow oxygen masks drop from above. They stress the importance of putting the oxygen mask on yourself first BEFORE helping others. Why? Because if you start helping others without it, you'll pass out. You might be able to help one or two people before you lose consciousness. But if you put the oxygen mask on first, then you can help many people.
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Relationships, Boundaries, and the Inner Circle

5/9/2021

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​Lately, God has been showing me how to distinguish godly people from ungodly people and who should and should not be a part of my Inner Circle. He has also been teaching me the importance of boundaries in relationships.

I made this illustration to help explain what God has been teaching me, which I recently shared with a women's prayer meeting. Let's briefly go through each circle.

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    Journey to Wholeness is a blog written by Lillian Simon (except where indicated). She is a Christian who wears many hats, including being a nurse, health coach, mentor, writer, editor, and graphic designer.  She is passionate about sharing health information to inspire others to find practical and natural ways to heal their body, soul, and spirit. 

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