Have you heard the saying that the need to be busy is often a trauma response? I know for me “busy” has been my go-to when I’m trying to avoid a challenging situation, in particular for me, grief. For you it may be keeping up with our fast paced world but no matter what it is, this episode is for you. In this episode of the Can You Just Sit With Me? podcast, I sit down with my friend and fellow author Jodi Grubbs. Jodi, a slow-living advocate and host of the podcast Our Island in the City, shares insights from her latest book, Live Slowly, A Gentle Invitation to Exhale. In our chat, we delve into the importance of slowing down, the beauty in brokenness, and practical shifts to cultivate a slower, more intentional life.
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When we have open hands to God, we can slow down to trust a little bit more.
Jodi grubbs
Evoking the contentment Jodi once had in the gentle rhythms of Bonaire, she learned of another path: a path away from burnout and toward restoration. And she invites you, too, to grasp a sustainable approach to life anchored by the forced pauses of spiritual practices and an openhandedness before God. Each chapter offers slow-living shifts to help you put the concepts into practice. Begin to rest and let go of the need to keep up, as you learn to live slowly.
In this podcast episode, Jodi recounts personal stories from her life, including the impactful moments that inspired her work. Jodi graciously closes this episode with a heartfelt benediction.
Main Points
- The need to slow down
- The S.L.O.W. acronym
- When slow is chosen for us
- Ways to shift to a slower pace
Episode Talking Points
- 00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement
- 01:24 Jodi Grubbs: Personal Stories and Slow Living
- 03:43 The Concept of Slow Living
- 05:54 Practical Tips for Slowing Down
- 08:13 Embracing Life’s Challenges and Finding Beauty
- 22:42 Writing ‘Live Slowly’ and Island Memories
- 24:48 Closing Thoughts and Benediction
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About the Guest:
Jodi H. Grubbs is the podcast host of Our Island in the City and a slow-living advocate. She is the author of a children’s book, The Island Adventures of Lili and Oliver, and coauthor of a Bible study called The Friendship Café. Jodi and her daughter, Lili, live in Garner, North Carolina. Connect with her at jodigrubbs.com.