 This Week in the Rhema "Christian Yoga" Weekly...Whether you are aware of it or not, there is no one in your life who has a more influential voice than... you.
It's not your spouse, a parent, a child or a friend. It's you. It's the stories you tell yourself about these people or what they did, the stories you tell yourself about the way you look, the way you feel, and so much more. No one talks to yourself more often than you do - what sort of stories will you tell yourself? Often, what you tell yourself is also what you meditate on, in either worry, happiness, doubt, or something else. You are in a constant, unending conversation with yourself. You are talking all the time, and telling yourself stories about everything around you. The stories you tell yourself all come from interpreting, perceiving and analyzing everything you see, feel and here - the external stimulates all around you. How are you perceiving things? What lens are you perceiving things with? What stories are you telling yourself? Speak life over yourself. Dare to believe that life is good, that you are good, and that God loves you. It can take courage to believe that people like you, that you are attractive, and that you add a lot to the groups you belong to. That courage is worth it though, because your self-talk can change your self-esteem, your self-image, and your life! God says you are amazing, and he knows you better than you know yourself. Why don't you join him?
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 This Week in the Rhema "Christian Yoga" Weekly...I remember a time when I was younger, where I would stare out of the window for up to one hour without moving. I was absorbed in the view and the show outside.
The green color of the grass, the birds singing and flying around. Even the dog next door! At the time, my parents assumed I was daydreaming of castles and dragons. To be fair, I often did, so I can't blame them for drawing that conclusion. But in truth, my form of daydreaming was to be present and mindful of all of the life going on around me. Having been through different yoga trainings and retreats, as well as three years of ministry school, I've done quite a few mindfulness exercises. Often they work for a short time, and then they don't... and then they do again... sometimes they only work to stress me out! It was only recently that I remembered that time when I was a kid, dreaming mindfully out of the window for hours on end. Why did I stop? Well, I have a feeling that it had a lot to do with authority figures telling me not to daydream, to pay attention, and that only little kids daydream. But here's the thing, being mindful doesn't have to be stressful. It doesn't have to be a "thing" you do. It can, and maybe it should, just look like you staring out the window, enjoying the view.  This Week in the Rhema "Christian Yoga" Weekly...Last week I talked with John Hutchings on Healthy Edge Radio about getting your family to eat healthy–especially when your kids won’t touch veggies! (One method–try a smoothie! A great one for kids is my Tropical Summer Smoothie recipe above.)
We talked with Dr. Stephen Cook (left) about an interview I did with him for my healthy parenting article about childhood obesity (There I am next to him), coming in the July/August issue of Healthy Edge Magazine. We discussed the latest research, and what parents can do to confront the issue. (Listen to the full radio show here!) I loved picking his brain about the biological, socioeconomic and psychosocial factors that contribute to this epidemic, and I learned a TON! One of the main points–Obesity is a disease that must be confronted with a behavioral-based, family approach…and the emotional complications that kids experience far outweigh the physical ones. Also, we discussed what busy parents can do to prevent it. (Get this–Prevention starts BEFORE you start your family!) Jennifer Muscato lives with her husband, two children, and golden retriever. She is a multimedia writer, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer & fitness instructor. Her background includes award-winning broadcast marketing and promotion, and she is also Adam's awesome sister. You can find out more about her and her work at http://www.equilibriumfitness.me/  This Week in the Rhema "Christian Yoga" Weekly...My relationship with God isn't based on which church I go to, or whether I make mistakes in my life and relationships.
It's based upon how much time I spend with him. How hungry I am to pursue relationship with him. How much of myself I bring to my time with God. My daily practice on the mat and in meditation makes all the difference here. Whether in prayer or down-dog, my practice not only helps me spend more time with God, but helps me bring all of myself to the mat; relating to God, interacting with God, and focused on my relationship with God. Christian yogis differ in many ways with most western yogis, and one way is in that we have a very spiritual practice. Enjoy your practice. Do more than stretch and breath. Worship.  This Week in the Rhema "Christian Yoga" Weekly...Some people may have thought about doing yoga for quite some time, but were afraid they would look silly, or wouldn't be able to do the poses. "Yoga just isn't for me - I don't have the body type for that" is a common thought we tell ourselves. Others may fear that yoga is not good for Christians, and that Christian Yoga is an evil thing. While I understand this fear, I believe that it is also a fear that many followers of Jesus don't need to partner with, if we do the proper amount of research.
Being scared absolutely will hold you back from your calling and destiny. God is good, so he will never take his plan for our life away from us out of punishment, but he also won't force it upon us. Fear holds us back from preaching, sharing testimonies, building community, and influencing others. One of the things that I want Rhema Yoga to change in the world is this: people being scared. It's true, other people may not like a stronger you. I would suggest you don't worry what others think, whether it's good or bad. You are you. You don't have to change yourself based on what others think. God made you a masterpiece. He gave you a strong heart, and a beautiful mind. Don't hold back! Don't hold back --- Be who you were meant to be --- Rhema Yoga can help get you there. |
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