By Janice McWilliams2023-09-26T11:55:00
The best way to thrive in an age of overwhelm is not by planning expensive spa days or exotic holidays, but incorporating everyday spiritual practices that slow us down. It’s not a luxury, but a discipleship issue, says Janice McWilliams
Phil came to my office for his therapy appointment in his usual, harried state; a nearly empty carton of take-away noodles in one hand, his phone on loudspeaker in the other.
“I have a meeting now,” he barks into the phone, ”but can you get me those numbers by the end of the day? Oh, and could you set up the debrief meeting for tomorrow afternoon?”
He ends the call and flops down on the couch. I have come to expect that our sessions are squashed into his fast-paced life, but I do wonder if the man ever sits down to eat. And I’m honestly impressed that he makes this effort to tend to himself amid the chaos of his life.
Phil sighs and seems to finally really notice me. Then he takes a more deliberate, deep breath. I can tell that he’s pivoting toward the work of turning inward. I start with one of my usual opening questions: “How is your inner world today?”
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