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A couple of weeks ago, I threw my back out.
Yeah, I know. I’m too young for that.
I totally agree.
But here’s the thing. I know exactly what to do to care for myself in a way that should allow my lower back to hold it together. I just don’t always do what I’m supposed to do.
As a result, my back got out of whack. It was off track.
And all because I bent over to pick up a shoe.
You know it wasn’t the shoe right? It’s never just about the shoe. It’s about the stress on my body before I bent over the pick up the shoe. It’s about my lack of exercise. A little weight gain. Moving a little too fast and not being a little more careful.
That’s how life is.
While sometimes there are major life circumstances that throw us for a loop, more often than not, it’s the little things that just pile up and before we know it…
Sway. Slip. Sharp pain.
Today I talk about what my body is telling me and how this is also teaching me about life.
The core that support my lower back is similar to the core that should support our lives.
But we have to care for the core of who we really are in order to keep things in line and operating on all cylinders.
And more importantly, we can’t just go for short term fixes. We need to do what it takes over the long haul to address more than our pain the root of our problems.
The long term benefits are worth it.
Let’s Talk!
- What core issues are you causing you pain?
- Have you opted in the past for “quick fixes”? What long term solutions do you need to pursue?
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Highlights for Today’s Episode:
- How to care for your core
- Living with circumstances you don’t understand
- New book announcement
==> Quotes from today’s show {Click to tweet}
- Care for the core of you by coaching your head, your heart, and your hands.
- Your head should inform your heart.
- Your emotions should guide you but shouldn’t govern you.
- Raise the level of your self-respect by actually doing what you say you’re gonna do.
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Very help! Thanks for sharing
What a great teaching! As I sat and listened I realized that I usually go for the quick fix, and then back to the same old thing. I am taking baby steps to realign my core, by getting more into the word and listening to what my body and soul are telling me. After I had to retire I went through some rough times questioning why and what now. I wasn’t talking much to anyone until a good friend looked me in the eyes and told me that I needed to get out of my pity party pit. We spent several hours talking about where my head was and why. I realized I was giving up on the person I could be and feeling sorry for myself. I got back into bible study and church, and started taking care of my body, listening to what the dr. Said and following thru. I am coming back from hip replacement surgery and instead of going full tilt, I am doing my physical therapy with a therapist that slows me down when I push to hard. I had to admit that I needed physical and spiritual help to stop the negative from seeping in. My family has been supportive and I am slowly learning that you need to accept help gracefully and along with this I had to get back in my bible and get things woking together. I’m a work in progress, and getting closer to who I want to be with God’s help and a willingness to accept help grom others when I need it. I am mow able to turn negatives into positives some of the time. When I start the pity party my head and soul are starying to listen to God’s words and voice. This podcast made me dig a little deeper and unfetstand that we are never alone and it is up to me to follow through. I had been letting my emotions govern me and not listening with my head and heart. God bless you and can’t wait for your new book.
My, my, my!!! What encouragement! What a conviction! And what a confirmation!
Ok, so the core issues that have been causing me pain are all three listed in the podcast.
Yes, I have opted for quick fixes in the past ( men, overspending to soothe pain).
My long term solutions that I need to pursue are daily, intentional time in the Word and prayer- which I actually just started putting on my calendar the exact times both in the morning and evening that I spend time with my Father. This is a huge step for me as I am not a “calendar person ” other than for the normal scheduling of doctors appointments, etc.
And when I look over my life, I can see where I have laid down and just let life, emotions have free reign.
Once again, this podcast has proven to be a confirmation to me. On Thanksgiving morning, I woke up at 430 am and couldn’t get back to sleep. So, I talked with my Father and the Holy Spirit took me to the core of why some things are not where they need. The Scripture He graciously provided was Genesis 4:2-7 (dealing with Cain’s jealousy, frustration and anger of giving God an unacceptable offering, less than his best)-” Why are you so ANGRY? “Why is your face down cast? If you do what is RIGHT, will you not be ACCEPTED? But, if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but YOU must MASTER it.”
My prayer from now onward is “Lord, help me to be willing and obedient to do the work required.” No more laziness! ! No more being “at ease “. I want to make my Father proud. I want to be a vessel of honor to His name.
This really hit home! I have back problems and yes this podcast ministered to me since I had my inner core crying out for 3 weeks straight to do something! I was a mess! My heart, my stomach, couldn’t think, financially, always with a cold, insomnia, just on and on! It wasn’t til I just sat still and prayed and heard from the Holy Spirit “insanity” i was just doing the same thing over and over expecting a change! And that’s when it hit me that I needed to hold myself accountable!!! change certain relationships, take better care of myself. It’s been 3 weeks now, the first week was really hard, lots of crying, went to the doctor, have a lot of late fees to pay but getting back on track and feeling more relaxed and at peace.
????thanks so much, Tori
Good job beginning your journey towards sanity. Thanks for listening!
It’s sweet to listen to this podcast and read this blog where “She’s Still There” is being born, even as I’m finishing up the book. I chose that book to help me to find her and to rescue her. I’m fighting the lie that it is too late (almost 40) but choosing not to quit. I’m still listing and making my 30 day and 90 day ploans to move further than where I am today. I’ve amade many strides in life, but there are ones that have great value to me that I have given second place to things that are important to things that seem urgant or are important to the times (just finished Chapter 27, can you tell?). I first picked it up as a book to read, but it has become the beginning of a conversation with mysel and God about how I think during my devotional time. It has validated many devisions I have made and continue to make, but has also chastised me for not making others that I should. It’s a relief. For now I am my own champion (and best friend) but am building the partner-pacer-promoter team. It will be a slow build, but I will do it for her. I am gunning for a marathon for my 40th birthday year (only God knows why), and in the meantime I must build my core in order to make it to the finish. So I have changed a few priorities in order to accomplish this, without drifting from my other priorities. I know you read theses, so sorry for rambling but it’s something when you get a little bit more freedom in your life and walk with God. Thanks again Chrystal!