The Next Right Thing

Today I'm so glad to talk with bookstore owner and brand new author Annie B. Jones. Annie owns The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in downtown Thomasville Georgia, and she’s the host of From the Front Porch, the store’s conversational podcast about books, small business, and life in the South. Annie talks about books, sells books, and now she’s written one of her own. It’s called Ordinary Time: Lessons Learned While Staying Put, and it releases into the world on this very day, April 22. Annie challenges the idea that loud lives are the ones that matter most and reminds us that we don't have to leave the lives we have in order to have the lives of which we've always dreamed. Not only do I commend this book to you, I also wrote the forward where I talk even more about my admiration for both Annie as a person and as a writer. Today we’re going to get into what could be magical about a quiet, ordinary life. I hope you’ll listen in. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Ordinary Time by Annie B. Jones Follow Annie on Instagram Visit The Bookshelf website Download The Quiet Collection app Join The Soul Minimalist Substack Order a How to Walk into a Room Download the free discussion guide for How to Walk into a Room by visiting this page and clicking the button "Discussion Guide" Download the transcript

As Holy Week unfolds, the discussion delves into the journey through darkness before the light of Easter. The transformative power of confronting personal struggles is highlighted, emphasizing that difficulties can lead to unexpected gifts. Drawing on insights from Barbara Brown Taylor's work, the reflection encourages embracing challenges to foster true growth and freedom. This is a time to recognize that walking through the dark is not just about hardship, but also about discovery and renewal.

Discover the transformative power of writing as a spiritual exercise. The discussion emphasizes daily writing practices like the 'One Line a Day' journal and haiku prayer for personal growth. It beautifully highlights the joy of writing for oneself without the need for external validation. Listeners will explore how writing can facilitate self-discovery and decision-making, making it a deeply enriching experience. Plus, get insights on balancing personal expression with public perception in the creative journey.

Juggling home life, work, and creativity can be a daunting task. The discussion highlights the significance of discipline, setting boundaries, and managing expectations. Practical tips for improving time management and reducing self-doubt are shared, along with the importance of embracing self-compassion. Listeners are encouraged to acknowledge their limits and practice kindness towards themselves amid busy schedules. A refreshing mantra, 'two words for now,' offers a gentle reminder to ease feelings of overwhelm.

Maybe you’re just trying to navigate maintaining some healthy personal boundaries around your intake of headlines and the news but you don’t know where the line is between a legitimate desire to stay informed and an unhealthy addiction to confirmation bias. If you’re looking for some guidance on how to balance the paradox of life that will always be with us, you’re in the right place. Listen in. Purchase The Lent Collection Download The Quiet Collection app Join The Soul Minimalist Substack Order a How to Walk into a Room Download the free discussion guide for How to Walk into a Room by visiting this page and clicking the button "Discussion Guide" Dowload the transcript

So far this year I’ve been engaging a simple little practice you can do right now that is helping me feel a little bit more grounded than I would without it. And if you’ve been around here very long you know that any practice can be a spiritual practice if we do it with an awareness of God. Listen in. Purchase The Lent Collection Download The Quiet Collection app Join The Soul Minimalist Substack Order a How to Walk into a Room Download the free discussion guide for How to Walk into a Room by visiting this page and clicking the button "Discussion Guide"  

What does it mean to pray? How can we do it in a way that both feels like us but also doesn't make all about us? And for lack of a better way to word this question: How can we know if it's working? In today's episode we'll share listeners' experience and questions about prayer as well as what may be important to remember as we engage with God and each other. Listen in.   Episode 354: Things We're Trying (That We're Still Not Sure About) Purchase The Lent Collection Download The Quiet Collection app Join The Soul Minimalist Substack Order a How to Walk into a Room Download the free discussion guide for How to Walk into a Room by visiting this page and clicking the button "Discussion Guide" Download the transcript  

It's our most ambitious audio project to date: The Lent Collection inside The Quiet Collection app. It's a 48-day audio devotional series to accompany you through the season of Lent, beginning on Ash Wednesday and continuing through Easter Sunday. To help you decide if this is a resource you want to invest in to help you navigate your spiritual journey over the next six weeks, I'd like to give you a sense of what to expect. Here's the first day in its entirety. Listen in. Download The Quiet Collection app Join The Soul Minimalist Substack Order a How to Walk into a Room Download the free discussion guide for How to Walk into a Room by visiting this page and clicking the button "Discussion Guide" Download the transcript

Dive into a journey of soulful creativity and decision-making! Discover the challenges of engaging thoughtfully on social media amidst today's complexities. Explore a new Lenten collection that offers daily reflections filled with hope, structured to inspire through quotes and personal questions. Embrace the power of introspection over 40 days, supported by an app designed for meaningful reflection. It's all about navigating the noise and finding purpose in your daily life!

It's that time again for our seasonal episode of What's Saving My Life Right Now. I'll be sharing the things that are life-giving to me during this current winter season, and I'll encourage you to make your own list. It could be anything from a favorite product to a spiritual practice, a fun new show or a meaningful relationship. When it comes to naming what we love this winter, everything counts. Listen in. The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard Oura Ring Episode 350: The Magic of Knowing What You Want with Tracy Gee The Lazy Genius Playbook Join The Soul Minimalist Substack Order a How to Walk into a Room Download the free discussion guide for How to Walk into a Room by visiting this page and clicking the button "Discussion Guide" Download the transcript