The Call to “Say Less”

Hello, tender friends!

I just LOVE when God sends me and Anthony the same message at the same time. The message we both got two weeks ago was “Say less.”

That was it.

Since receiving this message, I’ve intentionally made less conversation with people I encounter during the day. I’ve intentionally shared less when asked direct questions. I’ve intentionally stopped myself from telling stories no one may actually care about. (I’ve had slip ups, including just this morning, but I’m trying to focus on progress, not perfection. Sometimes I just talk and talk…and over talk. I’m sorry, Sarah!)

Saying less has been deeply peaceful.

God didn’t call me to a vow of silence or anything that extreme, but I understand why Buddhists take vows of silence as a spiritual practice. I’m appreciating James 1:19 in a way I never have before.

In an odd twist, I’ve actually gotten clear messages about the importance of toe separating since being obedient to the call to “say less.” Yes, you heard that right, toe separators.

I’ve also reached new levels of releasing trauma from the body through somatic exercises. Flexibility has been a struggle for me my whole life, but I stretched my hamstrings out more deeply than I’m typically able to after starting to “say less.”

I don’t believe this is coincidence. I’ll be sharing more about the importance of toe separators in my next post. They’ve been like a mini massage each evening and a surprising boost to my overall well being.

In the meantime, I’ll be saying less…so if we cross paths and I seem quieter than usual, you’ll know why.

Ok, tender friends, thank you for stopping by, and thank you for sharing!

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