How Honoring Your Rhythm Supports Wellness

Everyone has a personal rhythm...

but for YEARS

I wrestled with that reality

as life has a way of 

constantly

consistently

conditioning

us to align ourselves to the

personal rhythm of others

fast

hurried

busy

But I am learning that you cannot thrive

when you are operating outside of the way

that God designed for YOU to operate

We are different for a reason.

Read that again.

We are different for a reason.

I read. I teach. I sing.

because those are the ways in which

God chooses to use me

AND...

my personal rhythm demands 

that I do those things in a slower 

more intentional kind of way.

I need time to process at my own pace

AND...

when I dishonor that

I dishonor myself. I dishonor you. I dishonor God.

Read that again.

We are different for a reason.

One plants. One waters. God gives the increase.

So instead of getting pulled out of your personal rhythm...

Honor it. Note it. Celebrate it.

And create a list of affirmatives

to support you as needed.  

Here are mine.

I am intentional with the time and resources God provides

I am in tune with my Spiritual gifts

I am where God has placed me for this moment

I follow the leading of the Holy Spirit

My ear is attuned for guidance

My heart is open to correction

I am willing to learn and grow
I am complete and at peace with God here in this moment
I will not allow myself to be pulled out of my personal rhythm
I will not be rushed by fear, threat, or anxiety

I will communicate my boundaries calmly and clearly

I will leave space for grace

I am intentional with the time and resources God provides

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The Cost of Interrupted Work

UC Irvine's empirical study showed 

it can take over 20 minutes to

recalibrate after an interruption

read THAT again...

then give yourself permission

to say no, 

to go slow, 

to honor 

your personal rhythm

in support 

of your personal wellness

(click here to follow our Wellness series)

First Fridays- A Story. A Song. An Activity (What the Road Said)

 How do I begin?

Which way do I go?

Where does the path lead?

Life is full of questions and answers

and sometimes...

we want to know exactly

where the road will lead

but...

we must each learn to 

create and follow

our own unique path 

taking 

one day 

one step 

at a time

as each new day

presents

a new opportunity

to 

"Be a leader and find out"

First Fridays-

A Story. A Song. An Activity

Virtual Storytime

Theme: Creating and Following Your Own Path

A Story

A Song

"Don't you carry nothin'

that might be a load"...

The Wiz | Ease on Down the Road

Universal Pictures

Turn up the music and dance along with this playful, 

upbeat reminder to keep moving forward as you learn to

take one step at a time, stay on the path of your choice, 

and...

ease on down the road!

An Activity

Sidewalk Chalk

STREET ART

Grab your sidewalk chalk and head outdoors

to create a group chalk mural as children

design, draw, and learn to follow their own path

*Sensory Hack*

Cover the chalk with painter's tape or provide a chalk holder

to children who find the sensory feel of chalk off-putting

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AND...

I am so excited to announce our new partnership
with the Main Branch of the Inglewood Public Library

Look for our "First Fridays" book display, scan the QR code,

and snap a selfie for an opportunity to win special prizes!!