Comments on: Need a Rest Stop? A Soul Rest? – Spiritual Practice

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Thu, 16 May 2013 02:48:02 +0000

Hi Jen. Guarding our time is a good phrase. I do so well with boundaries most of the time but spring seems to be more chaotic. I think it really is a balancing act – and sometime I swing a little too much into the activity side. Thanks for all you do with us as bloggers..

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Thu, 16 May 2013 02:46:29 +0000

Thanks Janis. That hourly stretch has made a big difference plus extra time in morning prayer. Feels good to be outside finally doesn’t it?

By: Jennifer 'Miner' Ferguson

Jennifer 'Miner' Ferguson — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:10:25 +0000

I’ve become more guarded with my time. When I realize that there is no room for something to go wrong or I can’t make time for special events, I know that I’ve chosen to please someone else other than God.

By: Janis Cox

Janis Cox — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:20:30 +0000

Jean,
This is wonderful. I so understand. I like that few minutes every 1/2 hour. I go for a water, stretch my legs. Breathe... When it gets nicer I will go outside too. Right now still too cold although my hubby is mowing the lawn.
Thanks for linking to wednesday's Word.
Blessings,
Janis

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Wed, 15 May 2013 02:59:25 +0000

I knew we were alike! I am a three on the enneagram and my motivation is accomplishment. Once i realized that is how i am wired and my default mode, I can find better balance. I think we are both works in progress.

By: Nancy Ruegg

Nancy Ruegg — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:10:50 +0000

Great post, Jean! I, too, love the story of the jungle travelers. For so many years I pushed myself to move fast, strive for top efficiency, and stay focused on the tasks at hand. I tried to squeeze 25 hours into 24. Pushing me along was a strong people-pleasing spirit. But God is retraining me these days, and your post is a positive contribution!

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:46:39 +0000

I think there is a real spiritual art to slowing down as a spiritual practice. I certainly need to practice it more in my life. Wide Margins. that is a great way to say it. How about more white space in our lives? One other commenters called it respecting our limits. All way to remember to slow down, right?

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:44:36 +0000

I need to be reminded to pause and breath too, Pete. Thanks for stopping by today

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:44:13 +0000

Hi Dolly, I like the thought of respecting our limits. That is a great way to phrase this. Thanks for sharing!

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:18:36 +0000

Jean amen amen. I have been trying to live like this for about two years now. Instead of life in the slow lane I am almost in the break down lane somedays. I love the wording of this. I call it having, leaving, planning for WIDE MARGINS> when I don’t my accountability partner knows I go bonkers and my soul is outside of my body. Thanks for addressing this so beautifully. Happy slow living spring.

By: soulstops

soulstops — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:25:14 +0000

Dear Jean,
Thank you for sharing your wisdom and life with us. This am I was reading about respecting our limits and how God made us, so your words were right on target 🙂

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:23:52 +0000

Thanks for coming over to my blog, Nacole. I know remembering to breath throughout the day has helped slow me know. it is a great break too. Enjoy your break!

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:22:18 +0000

Thanks for sharing this with your group. I loved that story and think of it when I get rushed. and congrats on the upcoming speaking at Jen’s retreat. how exciting for you. Wish I could come this year…

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:21:19 +0000

Amy I laughed because i am a scattered blog reader too. Thanks for you kind words. you made my day!

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:20:37 +0000

Hi Mia, you know when i wrote this post I did think of you and wondered if you ever felt rushed. I imagine even if you can’t physically move fast, your thoughts must race at times. A while back I gave a talk to a group of senior citizen about intentionally finding silence and solitude. Several said to me afterwards they had too much silence and solitude and need more people interactions. I learned a lesson that day. It is in the balance of all these good spiritual practices that we find peace. By the way, you are so right: the world does go on quite well without me – that is a good reminder. I do so appreciate your words and your visit here.

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:17:25 +0000

That story has always stayed with me and I think of it when I get so rushed. Thanks for coming over from the sisterhood today.

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:16:31 +0000

Hi Marty, I agree but don’t always remember that part either. Thanks for commenting!

By: Nacole Simmons

Nacole Simmons — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:59:42 +0000

Jean, some good thoughts here that make me feel like I can just *breathe*. I’m going on a social media break this week–doing some reading first. {Came by from playdates}

By: Jennifer Camp

Jennifer Camp — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:12:57 +0000

Jean, I just so needed this today, friend. And I am sharing this with my women’s group. I so appreciate your vulnerability and your wisdom. This was straight from God to my heart. Thank you.

By: Amy L. Sullivan

Amy L. Sullivan — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:04:49 +0000

Jean, I am such a scattered blog reader…therefore, I flit about and visit when I think of different people. Whenever I end up here, I am always surprised and encouraged how perfect your words are to me. Thanks for that.