Nourish Your Core

Happy Sunday Everyone. This year, Halloween fell on a weekend.  Truth be told,  I do not nor have I ever celebrated this holiday. Most Christians host gatherings for their kids which are heavily supervised. Mom was a teacher so we never lacked sweet treats at home. I don't fault those who indulge, but I find most adults dont recover well the next day. Now, for some people, they are relatively healthy and bounce back. Most people are struggling with their "pandemic pounds", mental and physical health. As the seasons change, the mood shifts. It's harder to push through each day, which increases the drain on your body. Folks have issues they aren't facing. They're searching to find themselves so there's always that vast void that they're trying to fill. Now I'm not suggesting that you fill it with the bad things like alcohol or drugs or things of that nature, but I'm suggesting that you find the good in life, find something that is truly satisfying. TV has a tendency to be very numbing, but it's not very satisfying almost like a potato chip or rice cakes.  Typically, you want something that is hearty and fulfilling- taking you from the top of your head to the soles of your feet. It is very popular to talk about self care, but what about soul care? Do you ever feel that emptiness inside? That nudging? Those sleepless nights? The message is still getting across social media, but is it getting inside you? You have a choice. You can run your choice of prayers, day or night. You can catch your Bible studies, day or night. You can join groups where they discuss the issuee, day or night. These groups bring about that sense of community, like you're in the church. To me, this is what works because I know that I'm headed in the right direction. You can't live on one natural meal a week. You can't live on one spiritual meal a week. Having these options at my disposal is truly something that fills me up on a day to day basis. I love morning prayer every weekday on FaceBook (Faithful Mornings with Pastor Ericka). I love new weekly Bible study (Gathering With The Saints). I interact a lot with not only my home church, but several churches across Chicagoland and the Midwest. I'm grateful for the fact that they're upping their technologies to make sure that the Word is being shared across the world. So I invite you to really research that this week. What is it that truly satisfies you? What is it that truly highlights your purpose on this earth? What is it that truly motivates you to get up and keep going towards the next day? If you have any difficulties answering that question, I would certainly suggest getting some professional help. They can help you navigate the feelings that you have. Please share your comments below. Thank you for supporting this blog space and reading this article. Stay safe, masked and healthy. Take Care and God Bless!!!