309: How to Walk into January Like a Soul Minimalist
Jan 9, 2024
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In this podcast, the speaker discusses the idea of treating January as a new week between Christmas and the New Year, spreading out planning and reflection throughout the month. They explore the concept of soul minimalism and its application in creating space for desires, community, and calling in our lives. The importance of intentionally choosing one's absence to create more impact with their presence is emphasized. The podcast also explores the significance of planning rest and offers reflective questions for self-assessment. Reflecting on various aspects of life and making intentional choices about absence and presence, while exploring life-giving practices and finding God.
Reflection should be spread out throughout January, seen as a lifestyle rather than an event.
Soul minimalism involves promoting what we value most, creating space for reflection, and planning our presence in different areas of life.
Deep dives
January as the New Week
Instead of cramming planning and reflection into just one week, the podcast suggests spreading it out throughout January. Reflection should not be rushed and should be seen as a lifestyle rather than an event.
Cultivating Soul Minimalism
Soul minimalism is about intentionally promoting what we value most in our internal lives, while removing distractions. It involves listening to our inner desires, creating space for reflection and rest, identifying what needs our attention, choosing our absence wisely, and planning our presence in different areas of our lives.
Looking Ahead with Intention
The podcast encourages setting a posture or intention for January or even the whole year. It emphasizes the importance of creating space, asking ourselves what needs attention in our body, mind, and soul, choosing our absence on purpose, and planning our presence in different aspects of life. It also suggests considering the seven types of rest and planning accordingly to minimize burnout.