As we enter Holy Week and move toward the culmination of the Lenten Season.

I reflect on the message that I shared at the beginning of this season.

As I begin the Lenten Journey preparing for what I will receive
The message that keeps resonating is ..
Just Breathe
Inhale, Exhale, Repeat

As we enter into Holy Week and culmination of the Lenten journey,

Here is the message I am receiving

Just keep breathing

Don’t let the concern of the fasting you may or not do, overshadow the presence of God with you

Are you physically breathing?

Are you finding to sleep, be still and meditate?

Are you mentally breathing?

Are you journaling , listening to music and taking breaks?

Are you socially breathing?

Are you spending time with loved ones and being in community?

Are you spiritually breathing?

Are you praying, being grateful and being in unity?

Are you emotionally breathing?

Are you taking time to digital detox, expressing emotions and releasing the need to people please?

Are you creatively breathing?

Are you connecting with nature, taking time to play and make space for the creativity you’re conceiving?

As we enter Holy week and the culmination of the Lenten journey,

This is the message I’m receiving

Just keep breathing ….

This is the rhythm of life Lent has designed ….

And this remains long after the 40 days that Lent is assigned

Just Keep Breathing

Inhale

Exhale

Repeat

Keep Breathing,

Sheila

Jan 11, 2025

Lessons From The Fire

"In the midst of it all, I reflected on the lessons we can learn from the fire—especially how we can show up and be present for those still recovering from their own fires, whether physical, spiritual, or emotional."
Rev Sheila P Spencer

Dec 30, 2024

Igniting The Fire Within: Affirmations and Purpose

“ … may we, too, speak affirmations that align us with our purpose and ignite the fire within us to make meaningful contributions to the world.”

Dec 1, 2024

The Complicated, Beautiful Relationship with Hope

My relationship with hope is still in tact. Despite the occasional “it’s complicated,” we remain connected. It’s the audacity of hope that keeps us going.

Nov 10, 2024

Brewing and Stewing ....... Journey to Gratitude

“Gratitude is not always about waiting for resolution. Sometimes, gratitude is found in the people and the moments that hold space for you, in the midst and allow you to just be …. similar to the process of brewing tea, just waiting”

Keep Breathing...

As we enter Holy Week and move toward the culmination of the Lenten Season.

I reflect on the message that I shared at the beginning of this season.

As we enter into Holy Week and culmination of the Lenten journey,

Here is the message I am receiving

Just keep breathing

Don’t let the concern of the fasting you may or not do, overshadow the presence of God with you

Are you physically breathing?

Are you finding to sleep, be still and meditate?

Are you mentally breathing?

Are you journaling , listening to music and taking breaks?

Are you socially breathing?

Are you spending time with loved ones and being in community?

Are you spiritually breathing?

Are you praying, being grateful and being in unity?

Are you emotionally breathing?

Are you taking time to digital detox, expressing emotions and releasing the need to people please?

Are you creatively breathing?

Are you connecting with nature, taking time to play and make space for the creativity you’re conceiving?

As we enter Holy week and the culmination of the Lenten journey,

This is the message I’m receiving

Just keep breathing ….

Just keep breathing ….

Just keep breathing ….

This is the rhythm of life Lent has designed ….

And this remains long after the 40 days that Lent is assigned

Just Keep Breathing

Inhale

Exhale

Repeat

Keep Breathing,

Sheila

Each day is its own journey ….

“ … may we, too, speak affirmations that align us with our purpose and ignite the fire within us to make meaningful contributions to the world.”

My relationship with hope is still in tact. Despite the occasional “it’s complicated,” we remain connected. It’s the audacity of hope that keeps us going.

“Gratitude is not always about waiting for resolution. Sometimes, gratitude is found in the people and the moments that hold space for you, in the midst and allow you to just be …. similar to the process of brewing tea, just waiting”

As we enter Holy Week and move toward the culmination of the Lenten Season.

I reflect on the message that I shared at the beginning of this season.

As we enter into Holy Week and culmination of the Lenten journey,

Here is the message I am receiving

Just keep breathing

Don’t let the concern of the fasting you may or not do, overshadow the presence of God with you

Are you physically breathing?

Are you finding to sleep, be still and meditate?

Are you mentally breathing?

Are you journaling , listening to music and taking breaks?

Are you socially breathing?

Are you spending time with loved ones and being in community?

Are you spiritually breathing?

Are you praying, being grateful and being in unity?

Are you emotionally breathing?

Are you taking time to digital detox, expressing emotions and releasing the need to people please?

Are you creatively breathing?

Are you connecting with nature, taking time to play and make space for the creativity you’re conceiving?

As we enter Holy week and the culmination of the Lenten journey,

This is the message I’m receiving

Just keep breathing ….

Just keep breathing ….

Just keep breathing ….

This is the rhythm of life Lent has designed ….

And this remains long after the 40 days that Lent is assigned

Just Keep Breathing

Inhale

Exhale

Repeat

Keep Breathing,

Sheila

Each day is its own journey ….

“ … may we, too, speak affirmations that align us with our purpose and ignite the fire within us to make meaningful contributions to the world.”

My relationship with hope is still in tact. Despite the occasional “it’s complicated,” we remain connected. It’s the audacity of hope that keeps us going.

“Gratitude is not always about waiting for resolution. Sometimes, gratitude is found in the people and the moments that hold space for you, in the midst and allow you to just be …. similar to the process of brewing tea, just waiting”

Sheila Spencer