"Survival mode makes you a robot in your own life. It is time to reintroduce yourself to yourself."

What up doe, Honorees! Welcome back to The Grace Haven for another conversation about Honoring M.E. (My Evolution).

In this episode, we are defining the 15-Minute Firewall. I am sharing my personal journey with nerve compression and carpal tunnel, a battle I have been fighting since 1999, and how that physical pain finally forced me to get quiet enough to hear the truth. I realized I had reached a blessed age and yet, I hadn't truly lived. I was just a robot in a daily routine of "have-to's."

We are talking about taking back the things the enemy came to kill, steal, and destroy. Whether it is starting that business, getting back to school, or simply finding the time to breathe, you owe it to yourself to step off the treadmill.

📍 IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS:

The 15-Minute Firewall: Why taking a minimum of 15 minutes a day is a healthy alternative to keep yourself from "poppin' off" and an easy way to get recentered.
The Body Check: My 20-year journey with nerve compression and why you must fight for yourself when it comes to medical professionals.
Reintroducing Yourself: What happens when the "flow" of life slows down and you realize you have been living for everyone but yourself.
Desperation vs. Intention: How taking a moment to decompress prevents us from making reactive decisions that make situations worse.
The Support System: Building the community I wish I had, a space for sisterhood, real talk, and straight up laughs.

⚓️ THE GRACE NOTE"Excellence over Urgency. Always. Stop giving grace to your own detriment. You are allowed to take the time you need to re-center."

⚠️ DISCLAIMERI am NOT a clinician or a licensed therapist. I am a fellow traveler on this journey and a student of the message sharing my personal life experiences. While I find my true peace through Christ, I believe in the power of self-reflection and professional mental health support. If you are in need of professional help, please reach out to a licensed provider.

Y.O.U.™ (You Owe Urself) this evolution! ⚓️

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Episode 02 | The 15-Minute Firewall