Three Percent How the Body Teaches the Soul with Justin Whitmel Early
Nov 3, 2025
Justin Whitmel Earley, an author and lawyer dedicated to spiritual formation and family life, shares profound insights on building a peaceful household. He reflects on his journey from missionary life to the corporate world, revealing how small, intentional habits can shape love and attention. They dive into the disconnection caused by hustle culture and the importance of embodied practices like prayer and family meals. Justin advocates for starting with simple habits to cultivate a healthy, holy life, underscoring that our daily routines influence who we become.
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From Missionary To Lawyer: A Life Split
- Justin recounts moving from missionary life in China to corporate law and feeling a deep split between his beliefs and habits.
- That split led to severe mental-health struggles that reshaped his focus on embodied habits.
When Head And Habits Diverge
- Justin realized his head-life and habits were diverging and that the heart often follows habit, not belief.
- He connected this split to panic attacks, insomnia, and suicidal thoughts as embodiment failures.
Pair Belief With Embodied Disciplines
- Recover spiritual disciplines and pair correct worldview with embodied habits to change your heart and body.
- Use practices like guarding technology, fasting, and kneeling prayer to train your lower brain and heart.
