Authentically Good Inspo ✨ - Issue #3
Hey Friend,
I have been thinking about you and writing something here for a long time - it's something I wish I had a better strategy for so I could stay committed to it.
Alas, I am not there yet - so I hope to stay committed to writing when the words come to me and sharing with you, albeit sporadically.
Healthy Mind, Body, Soul
I'm doing something fun with a group of friends (and some strangers) this month called #NoJuneGloom where we all committed to pursuing health for our mind, body, and soul in specific ways. For my body, I am striving to get 30 minutes of movement in at least 5 days a week.
Movement is a way to allow myself the space and grace to slowly find my exercise rhythm again and be able to pursue the things that give me joy in moving my body.
This week, in the intense heat of Northern California, I have been wanting to spend my afternoon/evenings in the pool. I realized I didn't have the freedom to do that until I got my 30 minutes of movement in - to which my husband reminded me that swimming can count as movement (of course, that wasn't the lounging with a book kind of swimming I was thinking of).
I jumped in, started swimming laps, and I didn't want to stop.
It was SO refreshing, and I forgot just how much I loved swimming AND how good of a workout it actually is. Then I lounged.
This is your reminder to give yourself the grace to pursue healthy habits but not at the cost of your joy.
There is a way to find joyful health, and it may not be exactly what your personal trainer or diet book tells you. It's more intuitive, but that's when you have to learn to trust your body more - after all, you know it best.
The Good Stuff
Are we still talking about Wordle these days? I haven't played in a minute. I mentioned that to my husband, and his response tells all, "What's Wordle?" Guess it has been too long since we've played!
Well, I thought this was fun, and I don't understand why it hasn't taken off - You can make your own Wordle!
Give this one I created a go - hint: summer. Share your results with me by replying to this email!
Stephanie's Wordle — mywordle.strivemath.com Guess the hidden word in 6 tries. You can also share your own word!
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Just in case you missed it...
What if the Gospel was Enough? — stephlapreal.medium.com
A response to the movie, Church People (and generally, a response to the Church) — SPOILER ALERT
It starts off with a Book Tour of “America’s Youth Pastor” who wrote the ironically titled book, “Don’t Follow Me” and dives into the idea a large church has to convince people to come to Easter services — a real, live crucifixion.
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Known By Our Love — stephlapreal.medium.com
By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. (John 13:35)
There’s truth and there’s love. We treat them like they can’t co-exist, but they can, should, and must. The reality is truth without love exists, and it’s tearing our country apart. But love? Love can’t exist without truth because if you really love someone, you’ll be honest with them when you need to be. But because of your love, you’ll know the time, place, and moment they will be most receptive and your words will be like honey, not vinegar.
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Thanks for tuning into this issue of Authentically Good Inspo ✨ - I hope you grabbed some tidbits of inspiration to carry you through your week.
Cheering you on! Until next time,