The podcast explores the concept of exhaustion and the intersection of adhering to external schedules and following inner values. It delves into the difference in mindset towards productivity and highlights the importance of recognizing subtle signs of productivity at the soul level. The episode discusses finding rest and explores different ways to measure success for schedules and souls. It also emphasizes the need to steward both schedules and souls with a balanced approach.
Soul productivity involves prioritizing actions that are life-giving and reflecting on life energy.
When facing inner problems, the soul invites us to sit with them and allow the love of God to surround us.
Deep dives
Rules of Productivity
The schedule mindset towards productivity is focused on creating to-do lists and prioritizing future goals, while the soul's posture towards productivity involves reflecting on life energy and prioritizing actions that are life-giving. Soul productivity may not always appear outwardly productive and can manifest as moments of dormancy, allowing for inward growth.
Approaching Problems
When faced with scheduling problems, the instinct is to solve them through reorganization and problem-solving. However, when encountering inner problems like grief or disappointment, the soul invites us to sit with them, clearing space and naming the unnamed to allow the love of God to surround us.
Measuring Success
In scheduling, success is often measured by completing tasks and achieving clear outcomes. In contrast, the soul's definition of success revolves around becoming, embracing the journey, and experiencing the unforced rhythms of grace rather than seeking completion or straight lines.
Today’s questions: why do I feel so exhausted? How can I remain a soul minimalist while having a maxed-out schedule? Does our soul have rules? And if so, what the heck are they, and how can knowing them help us in our next right thing? This isn’t a conversation about pitting your schedule against your soul, but it is to elevate our awareness that trying to tackle soul things with a scheduler’s mindset will almost always lead to frustration, disappointment, and exhaustion. Listen in. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: