Are you in a season where you feel heavy hearted? With Gavin’s 17th birthday last week and Kate’s graduation from High School and Matt heading to Middle School next year, time feel likes it’s flying by and my heart feel heavy about that at times. Can you relate? Listen in to this week's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray™ to hear Two Joyful Messages + One Verse to Meditate On and Practice.

Summary - Reflection and Application

1. Celebrate Everything. -Gabriele Grunewald
2. The best is yet to come. -Kathy G.
3. Meditate on + put into practice 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Scripture of the Week ⁠

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Next steps to stay connected:

1. RATE AND REVIEW - if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a positive rating and review to help this show be more visible to others.

2. ⁠⁠SIGN UP HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive encouraging Monday morning emails from Shawn.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

3. ⁠⁠COZY UP⁠⁠ with your own Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ mug at the ⁠⁠Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ Store⁠⁠

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Are you someone who takes care of others well yet you leave little to no margin to take care of yourself? Do you need time in your day to care for your spiritual, mental, emotional and physical wellness? Would you like to have more tools to help you establish healthy boundaries and habits that will help you be more mindful and consistent in caring for your whole well-being?

If so, you are not alone and you are in the right place! Welcome to Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ This podcast is a prayerful space where you can give yourself permission to press pause in your busy day, give yourself margin to breathe into the present moment and to pray, inviting God in to help you take care of your whole well-being.

I’m Shawn Elizabeth George, a wife, mom of three, dog Mom to Georgia and a follower of Jesus. Even as a wellness professional, I haven’t always made time to care for my well-being yet life experiences - including a walk with cancer - have made me pause, and take a hard look at who and what matters most, and taking care of ourselves matters. I now approach caring for my whole well-being through a biblical lens, with God’s Word as my cornerstone, and it has been transformational. I am excited to share with you what I am learning so that you can put it into practice in your life as well!

If you are ready to renew your mind, grow peace in your heart, wellness in your soul, and appreciate your body, then grab that cup of coffee, tea or water, press play and let’s take a step of faith on this transformational journey together.

Now is the perfect time in your day to…

pause. breathe. pray.™

With care and hope,

Shawn

www.shawnelizabethgeorge.com

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Are you in a season where you need community? As a mom with my daughter going off to college, I know I will need others around me who get it. How about you? Tune in to this week's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray™ to uncover 3 ways to connect with others and build community.

Summary - Reflection and Application

1. Define the season you are in.
2. Seek programs for people in similar seasons.
3. Can’t find one? Create it yourself!

Scripture of the Week ⁠

A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. – John 13:34

Next Steps for you:

1. RATE AND REVIEW - if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a positive rating and review to help this show be more visible to others.

2. ⁠⁠SIGN UP HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive encouraging Monday morning emails from Shawn.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

3. ⁠⁠COZY UP⁠⁠ with your own Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ mug at the ⁠⁠Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ Store⁠⁠

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Are you someone who takes care of others well yet you leave little to no margin to take care of yourself? Do you need time in your day to care for your spiritual, mental, emotional and physical wellness? Would you like to have more tools to help you establish healthy boundaries and habits that will help you be more mindful and consistent in caring for yourself?

I am so grateful you are here!

This podcast is a prayerful space where you can give yourself permission to press pause in your busy day, give yourself margin to breathe - into the present moment - and to pray, inviting God in to help you take care of your spiritual, mental, emotional and physical well-being.

Hi, I’m Shawn Elizabeth George. I am a wife, mom of three, and a dog Mom to Georgia who loves Jesus. As a former Health, Physical Education, and yoga teacher I have always loved health and wellness! Yet much of my life I thought being healthy meant that if I looked good on the outside then I would feel well within. The interesting thing with that is when I looked my best on the outside, is when I was really struggling with anxiety and depression. And when I have felt the most peace within, was when I had cancer. Having these experiences made me rethink what health and wellness really are. When I stopped chasing the wind and following the current health and wellness trends and instead held on to scripture and what God’s Word says about the greater purpose of our minds, hearts, bodies and Spirit, it renewed my perspective on health and wellness.

I am here to share with you foundational truths from God’s Word that are tools you can use to help you be well and live healthier and more fully. I am excited to share this with you!

If you are ready to renew your mind, grow peace in your heart, wellness in your soul, and appreciate your body then grab that cup of coffee, tea or water, press play and let's take a step of faith on this transformational journey together.

Now is the perfect time in your day to pause, breathe, pray.™

With love and hope,

Shawn

Are you overwhelmed with all there is to do this time of year? With three kids myself and all the end of the year activities, I get it. Tune in to this week's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray™ to learn 2 Tools to Bring Calm and Clarity to the Chaos of the season.

Summary - Reflection and Application

1. Define your priorities.
2. Schedule for your priorities.

Scripture of the Week ⁠

We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps. - Proverbs 16:9

Next Steps for you:

1. RATE AND REVIEW - if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a positive rating and review to help this show be more visible to others.

2. ⁠⁠SIGN UP HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive encouraging Monday morning emails from Shawn.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

3. ⁠⁠COZY UP⁠⁠ with your own Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ mug at the ⁠⁠Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ Store⁠⁠

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Are you someone who takes care of others well yet you leave little to no margin to take care of yourself? Do you need time in your day to care for your spiritual, mental, emotional and physical wellness? Would you like to have more tools to help you establish healthy boundaries and habits that will help you be more mindful and consistent in caring for yourself?

I am so grateful you are here!

This podcast is a prayerful space where you can give yourself permission to press pause in your busy day, give yourself margin to breathe - into the present moment - and to pray, inviting God in to help you take care of your spiritual, mental, emotional and physical well-being.

Hi, I’m Shawn Elizabeth George. I am a wife, mom of three, and a dog Mom to Georgia who loves Jesus. As a former Health, Physical Education, and yoga teacher I have always loved health and wellness! Yet much of my life I thought being healthy meant that if I looked good on the outside then I would feel well within. The interesting thing with that is when I looked my best on the outside, is when I was really struggling with anxiety and depression. And when I have felt the most peace within, was when I had cancer. Having these experiences made me rethink what health and wellness really are. When I stopped chasing the wind and following the current health and wellness trends and instead held on to scripture and what God’s Word says about the greater purpose of our minds, hearts, bodies and Spirit, it renewed my perspective on health and wellness.

I am here to share with you foundational truths from God’s Word that are tools you can use to help you be well and live healthier and more fully. I am excited to share this with you!

If you are ready to renew your mind, grow peace in your heart, wellness in your soul, and appreciate your body then grab that cup of coffee, tea or water, press play and let's take a step of faith on this transformational journey together.

Now is the perfect time in your day to pause, breathe, pray.™

With love and hope,

Shawn

Do you want to grow more mindful and be more rooted in the present moment? If so, tune in to this week's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray™ to learn 3 steps to being more mindful that you can start practicing today.

Summary - Reflection and Application

1. Be where your feet are.
2. Acknowledge your breath and every sense.
3. Be Prayerful and Meditate on Psalm 46:10, "Be still and know that I am God"

Scripture of the Week ⁠FREE PRINTABLE HERE⁠

Be still and know that I am God - Psalm 46:10

Next Steps for you:

1. RATE AND REVIEW - if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a positive rating and review to help this show be more visible to others.

2. ⁠⁠SIGN UP HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive encouraging Monday morning emails from Shawn.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

3. ⁠⁠COZY UP⁠⁠ with your own Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ mug at the ⁠⁠Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ Store⁠⁠

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Are you someone who takes care of others well yet you leave little to no margin to take care of yourself? Do you need time in your day to care for your spiritual, mental, emotional and physical wellness? Would you like to have more tools to help you establish healthy boundaries and habits that will help you be more mindful and consistent in caring for yourself?

I am so grateful you are here!

This podcast is a prayerful space where you can give yourself permission to press pause in your busy day, give yourself margin to breathe - into the present moment - and to pray, inviting God in to help you take care of your spiritual, mental, emotional and physical well-being.

Hi, I’m Shawn Elizabeth George. I am a wife, mom of three, and a dog Mom to Georgia who loves Jesus. As a former Health, Physical Education, and yoga teacher I have always loved health and wellness! Yet much of my life I thought being healthy meant that if I looked good on the outside then I would feel well within. The interesting thing with that is when I looked my best on the outside, is when I was really struggling with anxiety and depression. And when I have felt the most peace within, was when I had cancer. Having these experiences made me rethink what health and wellness really are. When I stopped chasing the wind and following the current health and wellness trends and instead held on to scripture and what God’s Word says about the greater purpose of our minds, hearts, bodies and Spirit, it renewed my perspective on health and wellness.

I am here to share with you foundational truths from God’s Word that are tools you can use to help you be well and live healthier and more fully. I am excited to share this with you!

If you are ready to renew your mind, grow peace in your heart, wellness in your soul, and appreciate your body then grab that cup of coffee, tea or water, press play and let's take a step of faith on this transformational journey together.

Now is the perfect time in your day to pause, breathe, pray.™

With love and hope,

Shawn

Do you ever struggle with what to wear? I do. Yet what if we chose to focus less on what we put on on the outside and focused more about what we put on within each day? Tune in to this week's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray™ to learn from Colossians 3:12-14 about the seven things we need to 'put on' everyday.

Summary - Reflection and Application

1. Focus on the inside before the outside.

2. Take time to pray to 'put on' essential items.

3. Put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience and forgiveness.

4. Above all put on love that binds all together in perfect unity.

Scripture of the Week ⁠FREE PRINTABLE HERE⁠

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. - Colossians 3:12-14

Next Steps for you:

1. RATE AND REVIEW - if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a positive rating and review to help this show be more visible to others.

2. ⁠⁠SIGN UP HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive encouraging Monday morning emails from Shawn.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

3. ⁠⁠COZY UP⁠⁠ with your own Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ mug at the ⁠⁠Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ Store⁠⁠

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Are you someone who takes care of others well yet you leave little to no margin to take care of yourself? Do you need time in your day to care for your spiritual, mental, emotional and physical wellness? Would you like to have more tools to help you establish healthy boundaries and habits that will help you be more mindful and consistent in caring for yourself?

I am so grateful you are here!

This podcast is a prayerful space where you can give yourself permission to press pause in your busy day, give yourself margin to breathe - into the present moment - and to pray, inviting God in to help you take care of your spiritual, mental, emotional and physical well-being.

Hi, I’m Shawn Elizabeth George. I am a wife, mom of three, and a dog Mom to Georgia who loves Jesus. As a former Health, Physical Education, and yoga teacher I have always loved health and wellness! Yet much of my life I thought being healthy meant that if I looked good on the outside then I would feel well within. The interesting thing with that is when I looked my best on the outside, is when I was really struggling with anxiety and depression. And when I have felt the most peace within, was when I had cancer. Having these experiences made me rethink what health and wellness really are. When I stopped chasing the wind and following the current health and wellness trends and instead held on to scripture and what God’s Word says about the greater purpose of our minds, hearts, bodies and Spirit, it renewed my perspective on health and wellness.

I am here to share with you foundational truths from God’s Word that are tools you can use to help you be well and live healthier and more fully. I am excited to share this with you!

If you are ready to renew your mind, grow peace in your heart, wellness in your soul, and appreciate your body then grab that cup of coffee, tea or water, press play and let's take a step of faith on this transformational journey together.

Now is the perfect time in your day to pause, breathe, pray.™

With love and hope,

Shawn

Ever find yourself getting defensive? Tune in to this week's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray™, where I'll be sharing four tips to help be less defensive and respond in love instead.

Summary - Reflection and Application

1. Identify source.

2. Is what they are saying true? (even if we don't want to admit it to anyone else, at least admit it to ourselves)

3. If we don't like what is being reflected to us, then pray asking God to help up change the reflection.

4. Consider thanking the person for being willing to be honest with you.

Scripture of the Week

As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another

- Proverbs 27:17

Next Steps for you:

1. RATE AND REVIEW - if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a positive rating and review to help this show be more visible to others.

2. ⁠SIGN UP HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive encouraging Monday morning emails from Shawn.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

3. ⁠COZY UP⁠ with your own Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ mug at the ⁠Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ Store⁠

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Are you someone who takes care of others well yet you leave little to no margin to take care of yourself? Do you need time in your day to care for your spiritual, mental, emotional and physical wellness? Would you like to have more tools to help you establish healthy boundaries and habits that will help you be more mindful and consistent in caring for yourself?

I am so grateful you are here!

This podcast is a prayerful space where you can give yourself permission to press pause in your busy day, give yourself margin to breathe - into the present moment - and to pray, inviting God in to help you take care of your spiritual, mental, emotional and physical well-being.

Hi, I’m Shawn Elizabeth George. I am a wife, mom of three, and a dog Mom to Georgia who loves Jesus. As a former Health, Physical Education, and yoga teacher I have always loved health and wellness! Yet much of my life I thought being healthy meant that if I looked good on the outside then I would feel well within. The interesting thing with that is when I looked my best on the outside, is when I was really struggling with anxiety and depression. And when I have felt the most peace within, was when I had cancer. Having these experiences made me rethink what health and wellness really are. When I stopped chasing the wind and following the current health and wellness trends and instead held on to scripture and what God’s Word says about the greater purpose of our minds, hearts, bodies and Spirit, it renewed my perspective on health and wellness.

I am here to share with you foundational truths from God’s Word that are tools you can use to help you be well and live healthier and more fully. I am excited to share this with you!

If you are ready to renew your mind, grow peace in your heart, wellness in your soul, and appreciate your body then grab that cup of coffee, tea or water, press play and let's take a step of faith on this transformational journey together.

Now is the perfect time in your day to pause, breathe, pray.™

With love and hope,

Shawn

Do you ever feel like there is never enough time in the day to do the things you need to do? If so, you are not alone.

On this week's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ I will share three steps that will help us see we have enough time in the day to do what we need to do, and help us use our time wisely.

Three Action Steps

1. Get up 15-30 minutes earlier

2. Spend time with God - starting day on a solid foundation and fueling heart and mind for the day.

3. Meditate on God's Word below...

Scripture of the Week

Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. - Mark 1:35

Next Steps for you:

1. PRINT OUT ⁠⁠THIS WEEK'S PBP APPLICATION AND REFLECTION JOURNAL for Ep. 37⁠⁠ so that you take what you learned today and put it into practice this week.

2. SIGN UP for encouraging Monday morning emails from Shawn at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.shawnelizabethgeorge.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

3. COZY UP with your own Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ mug ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.shawnelizabethgeorge.com/store⁠

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Are you someone who takes care of others well yet you leave little to no margin to take care of yourself? Do you need time in your day to care for your spiritual, mental, emotional and physical wellness? Would you like to have more tools to help you establish healthy boundaries and habits that will help you be more mindful and consistent in caring for yourself?

I am so grateful you are here!

This podcast is a prayerful space where you can give yourself permission to press pause in your busy day, give yourself margin to breathe - into the present moment - and to pray, inviting God in to help you take care of your spiritual, mental, emotional and physical well-being.

Hi, I’m Shawn Elizabeth George. I am a wife, mom of three, and a dog Mom to Georgia who loves Jesus. As a former Health, Physical Education, and yoga teacher I have always loved health and wellness! Yet much of my life I thought being healthy meant that if I looked good on the outside then I would feel well within. The interesting thing with that is when I looked my best on the outside, is when I was really struggling with anxiety and depression. And when I have felt the most peace within, was when I had cancer. Having these experiences made me rethink what health and wellness really are. When I stopped chasing the wind and following the current health and wellness trends and instead held on to scripture and what God’s Word says about the greater purpose of our minds, hearts, bodies and Spirit, it renewed my perspective on health and wellness.

I am here to share with you foundational truths from God’s Word that are tools you can use to help you be well and live healthier and more fully. I am excited to share this with you!

If you are ready to renew your mind, grow peace in your heart, wellness in your soul, and appreciate your body then grab that cup of coffee, tea or water, press play and let's take a step of faith on this transformational journey together.

Now is the perfect time in your day to pause, breathe, pray.™

With love and hope,

Shawn

Do you ever find yourself ruminating on thoughts that aren't true or serving you? If you do, you are not alone.

On this week's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ I will share three steps to help us renew our minds and a scripture we turn to and mediate on to help us.

Summary...

Three Steps

1. Acknowledge the thought

2. Turn to something new and true

3. Choose productive thoughts to meditate on instead.

Scripture of the Day

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. - Philippians 4:8

Next Steps for you:

1. PRINT OUT ⁠THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK⁠ so that you take what you learned today and put it into practice this week

2. SIGN UP for encouraging Monday morning emails from Shawn at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.shawnelizabethgeorge.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

3. COZY UP with your own Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ mug ⁠⁠⁠https://www.shawnelizabethgeorge.com/store

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Are you someone who takes care of others well yet you leave little to no margin to take care of yourself? Do you need time in your day to care for your spiritual, mental, emotional and physical wellness? Would you like to have more tools to help you establish healthy boundaries and habits that will help you be more mindful and consistent in caring for yourself?

I am so grateful you are here!

This podcast is a prayerful space where you can give yourself permission to press pause in your busy day, give yourself margin to breathe - into the present moment - and to pray, inviting God in to help you take care of your spiritual, mental, emotional and physical well-being.

Hi, I’m Shawn Elizabeth George. I am a wife, mom of three, and a dog Mom to Georgia who loves Jesus. As a former Health, Physical Education, and yoga teacher I have always loved health and wellness! Yet much of my life I thought being healthy meant that if I looked good on the outside then I would feel well within. The interesting thing with that is when I looked my best on the outside, is when I was really struggling with anxiety and depression. And when I have felt the most peace within, was when I had cancer. Having these experiences made me rethink what health and wellness really are. When I stopped chasing the wind and following the current health and wellness trends and instead held on to scripture and what God’s Word says about the greater purpose of our minds, hearts, bodies and Spirit, it renewed my perspective on health and wellness.

I am here to share with you foundational truths from God’s Word that are tools you can use to help you be well and live healthier and more fully. I am excited to share this with you!

If you are ready to renew your mind, grow peace in your heart, wellness in your soul, and appreciate your body then grab that cup of coffee, tea or water, press play and let's take a step of faith on this transformational journey together.

Now is the perfect time in your day to pause, breathe, pray.™

With love and hope,

Shawn