Rick Atchley, speaker on religious and spiritual topics, discusses mental health, soul care, and finding stillness in a busy, tech-dominated world. He emphasizes the importance of slowing down, connecting with God, and redefining normal for a healthier soul.
Embrace a slower lifestyle to cultivate rest and connect with God.
Reduce screen time and create space for stillness to foster a healthier soul.
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Slow down the exhausting pace of our lives
In this podcast, the speaker emphasizes the importance of slowing down the hectic pace of our lives. He argues that living an unsustainable pace ultimately leads to emptiness and a lack of connection with God. The solution, according to the speaker, is to adopt a sustainable pace by prioritizing a slower lifestyle. He challenges the cultural notion that busyness equates to importance and encourages listeners to embrace a quiet life. The speaker shares personal experiences and examples, highlighting the need to make courageous choices to create margin in our schedules for rest and reflection.
Turn down the noise that is wearing out our souls
The podcast also delves into the detrimental impact of technology, particularly smartphones, on our souls. The speaker discusses how our addiction to screens and obsession with social media have increased anxiety, depression, and disconnection. He advocates for an intentional and disciplined digital strategy that includes setting boundaries and creating space for silence and solitude. By reducing our reliance on technology and turning down the noise, we can foster a healthier soul and deeper communion with God.
Embrace stillness and prioritize time with God
In this episode, the speaker highlights the importance of stillness in nurturing our souls and deepening our relationship with God. Drawing from biblical examples, he emphasizes the need to slow down, eliminate distractions, and make intentional time for God. The speaker encourages listeners to prioritize moments of silence and solitude, where they can assess the state of their souls and create space for God's voice. By embracing stillness and actively seeking a connection with God, individuals can experience rest, peace, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Is it well with your soul? For so many of us the honest answer would be "no". We have accepted as normal a way of doing life that is toxic to our inner world. But Jesus is offering a way to live that promises rest for our souls. We can redefine normal. We can take his yoke. We can be soulfull!
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