exercising heart and mind, lest I waste away
You are going to be surprised (unless you are already a pro at this) at how difficult this skill is. Apart from those of us who have pre-programmed performance orientation, society itself keeps telling us “busyness” and “doing many things at once” show value.
Yes, it turns out when Jesus tells us to “love your neighbor as yourself”, it only really works right IF YOU LOVE YOURSELF.
Our hearts tell the truth, even when what it has to say scares the shit out of us.
“Straight people don’t get a Pride Month!” Exactly.
defying atrophy 