Becoming - A Journey from Clenched Fists to Open Palms

After three months away, I'm back with a story of transformation that might just change how you think about rest, performance, and what it means to truly be present.

What happens when you step away from the constant pull of social media, the pressure to perform, and the "shoulds" that have driven you for 25 years? In this vulnerable episode, I share what I discovered during my summer sabbatical - and it wasn't what I expected.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

The profound difference between helping from overflow vs. helping from depletion
Why I broke a 25-year pattern of pushing myself to "finish strong" every June
What it really looks like to move from clenched fists to open palms
The questions that changed everything: "Why am I saying yes to this?"
How to create containers for presence (not just productivity)
The gift of simplicity and what happens when you truly unplug

This episode is for you if:

You're feeling pulled in a million directions and can't remember the last time you felt truly present
You're tired of performing but scared of what might happen if you stop
You're curious about sabbath but don't think you could ever step away
You're ready to examine what's really motivating your "yes" responses
Your heart is longing for more time with Jesus but life feels too full

I'll be honest - this return to podcasting feels vulnerable. But if you're feeling fragmented, weary, or stuck in patterns that are draining your soul, I want you to know you're not alone. Sometimes the most radical thing we can do is open our hands and see what God wants to fill them with.

Come grab a cup of coffee and join me as we explore what it looks like to become the women God is calling us to be - not through more doing, but through deeper being.

"You're a tree replanted in Eden, bearing fresh fruit every month, never dropping a leaf, always in blossom." - Psalm 1:3 MSG

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