Gardening

Exercise for the body and mind. Of course, all the planting, pruning and weeding burn lots of calories, but tackling a new hobby exercises my brain too. Often, we get used to mostly doing things we’re good at, but trying something new means embracing the potential for missteps, which gives  our resilience muscles a workout .The first season, I planted too many squash too close to other things, and their rangy stems and wide leaves blocked the sun, stunting my beloved cabbages I was most looking forward to. I was disappointed, but the next year’s garden was that much better than the hard earned knowledge.  

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Inspire

One of my favorite prayers when I’m walking in rooms I may have not been in or walking into a new phase or seasson is …”LET MY HELPERS FIND ME” – I’ve done the work to understand who my audiance is and they are very much a reflection of me. I know the things they need to hear because they are what I need to hear myself. And moments of vulnerabilty and the lessons I’m learning can really help others – Luvvie Ajayi Jones

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The Essence of Prayer

Thank You for always being with me, for perfectly knowing me, and for being my true Helper in times of need.

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Different Body Types

I started cancer treatment a month before COVID and then I had leg and foot surgery. I gained weight. I used to go to the gym three times a week but now I’m happy as a cat just walking. I go for a walk around a church parking lot at 5:30 every morning. I do pushups and stretches then I walk home. We’ve all felt the pressure to fit into a certain body type. Showing my body in our videos is difficult for me. I have cried many times, but I’m learning to just be me. You see people of different body types and you give them a story that could not be theirs—you don’t know what they’re going through. The Old Gays has taught me to open up and love everybody because we are not all alike and that’s good. – Jessay Martin

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Utility Challenge

Take on the great Utility Challenge. Pull out your utility bills and make your older kids an offer. If they’re able to reduce monthly cost by 15 percent, you’ll split the savings with them. You’ll be amazed by how quickly the lights are turned off in rooms they’re leaving and how everyone is happy to put on a sweater and turn the thermostat down. The challenge teaches your children that it takes money to live.

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