If you’ve been on a soul time journey with me, I’m excited to continue the conversation with you! You might enjoy reading this without it’s companion email, but it all might make more sense if you’ve read the original soul time journey emails. If you want more ideas like this we’d love to have you join us, so sign up here(it’s free!) and get all the details.

But now, that we’ve taken a long look at what brings you the refreshment your soul desires, we need to create the spaceand make it happen.

1. Try one new idea at a time.

Here’s the list of what we’ve covered and a few bonus ideas…

Talking, community, rest, create, wonder, getting out, gratefulness, prayer, movement, quiet, meditation, adorationand nourishment. This list is relatively short  (notice there is no mention of social media or shopping) because these ten other ideas take intention, purposed planning and often are most soul filling in their unplugged simplicity.

• Looking over these soul time practices, what are you already regularly practicing and when?
• How is it working for you?
• Are there any changes you want to make?
• What is the one new practice you desire to become a habit?

2.  Know your season.For some of us more introverted types, all soul time activities would be done completely (and blissfully) alone, but for many of us, this is nearly impossible. Because, I am getting better at planning alone-soul-filling spaces in my day, I’m finding it almost as beneficial to practice some of these desired habits along some of my people. Getting out is a perfect example. While ideally we need some time out, alone, this season my walks to wonder are almost always with my youngest sidekick. At first I felt slightly annoyed, but now it’s a sweet time with him getting my exclusive attention. Really, if I see it as a win/win, I get out and moving and some time of wonder and he gets all of those plus a mini-date with mom, we’ve both left with a healthy deposit in our souls. Other seasons, my outdoor activities are in the company of friends or people looking for a listening ear and community which leaves us both satisfied.

• What alone-soul-filling activities are possible in the season you are in?
• How can you practice alongside a family member, friend or co-worker which would be beneficial to both of you?

3. Write it down.Here’s a weekly calendar you can print off and use now, to plan what you already are practicing and when you are going to build in your newest soul time practice. We’ve all heard it takes 21 days to create a habit, so I vote you try it out for the next three weeks and see what works for you. For you mom’s following along, I’ve create a free online workshop you might find helpful for scheduling more soul time.

• When will you make the space to try it out?
• Write down on your calendar and make a promise to yourself to do it as you would value an appointment for your client, friend, spouse or children.

4. Celebrate what you do accomplish. Remember, it’s a practice! So, it’s important to be kind to yourself and remember, it’s about making slight(like one percent) adjustments in your life. We all want that one-eighty turn, but every degree in the right direction will eventually get us where we want to go. Rejoice in what you have done and how your soul has been filled. Don’t start worrying about the next time, that’s a soul stealer.

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xo, Amy