Ep. 08 Live Slowly: A Gentle Invitation to Exhale | Jodi H. Grubbs

Living the Grace Life

Are you overwhelmed by "running the roads," rushing from one event to another and feeling increasingly depleted no matter how hard you try to slow it down? The crush of hustle culture costs more than we think and doesn't disappear just because we want it to.

But there is hope.

In today's episode, Jodi H. Grubbs describes the life-altering impact the pace of her life was having on her body and the wake-up call she received from her doctor. With insight and wisdom, Jodi leads us from running the roads of hustle culture to sustainable soul-care rhythms that slow our pace and make space for God, one another, and even for ourselves.

From Jodi's book, Live Slowly: A Gentle Invitation to Exhale, "Just like the transformation of a piece of sea glass, slower living is this invitation to reframe our heartache as we take our tossed-about lives and recalibrate our pace into a more manageable and delightful one."

In our conversation, you will hear:

• the right you have to a slower pace
• the impact of a forced slowdown as Jodi grieved her first husband's death
• 18 Slow Living Shifts that lead to transformation with a more present posture
• the distinction between self-care and soul-care
• sustainable soul care rhythms including spiritual direction, breath prayers, and spiritual friendships
• God's grace for the "other" who deeply wounded us

Jodi speaks from a deep well of life with God and helps us tuck into those places where God wants to meet us.

Listen in as we slow the pace and welcome the transformation of grace.

Grace Quotes from Jodi H. Grubbs

"But then, to my utter surprise, I watched as Jesus turned to face and embrace this person who had hurt me. And he acknowledged and healed their pain as well."

"Soul care is a quieting of our souls and asking God: what are you showing me right now?"

"Slow down and your passions that have been tucked in for too long will start to emerge."

Resources mentioned:

• Jodi's Reflection Guide
• Jodi H. Grubbs, Our Island in the City Podcast
• Connect with Jodi on her Website, Instagram, Facebook

See full show notes here for Jodi's Book Benediction and Prayer

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