PACO 509 Discussion RMD into Life

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PACO 509 Discussion: Imagineering a Rational Meaningful Detachment into Life From a recent conversation with the Pastor, I have been forced to consider my overall health. In fact, my desire to have a clear conscious before God and others (i.e., doing my best to maintain a peaceful conscious: Acts 24:16) prompts me to reflect on my current self-care profile. In considering how well I am pressing the “pause button,” during stressful seasons in order to regain a fresh perspective, has me to reflect on two self-management strategies from my Emotional Intelligence 2.0. Bradberry & Greaves (2009) instruct me when I feel myself getting frustrated or angry, stop myself by taking in deep breath and saying the number one to myself as I exhale. I should keep breathing and counting until I reach the number ten . The counting and breathing will relax me and stop me from taking rash action long enough to regain my composure and develop a more clear, rational perspective of the situation. Secondly, sleep on it allows time for me to help self-manage because it brings clarity and perspective to the thousands of thoughts that go swimming through my head when something is important. Time also helps me to gain control emotions that I know would lead me in the wrong direction if I were to let them drive. In our final presentation, Road Trips & Hobbies , I am reminded that a challenge is always present in my trials to navigate the trial and call it counted joy. In every trial there’s a temptation to handle it my way. In the process of handling my way, my ways cause me frustration. I am not counting that joy, and I am not working with God in the midst of all that He’s trying to do through the trial. Current Practice of Self-Care Self-care must be intentional. In my current practice of self-care there is an absence of a rational meaningful detachment. Hobbies are important. They take us out of our everyday experience and give us a chance to do something we love and are passionate about. Saving time to myself to enjoy my hobby will provide the physical, mental, emotional, benefits that make life more meaningful, relaxing, and fun (Kettering, 2019). I need to be more deliberate and diligent to make sure I press the “pause button.” The Holy Spirit is an essential resource for our spiritual formation. The Holy Spirit indwells us and is at work in our lives (Pettit, 2008). The power of the Holy Spirit is made manifest because He does the work not us. In taking the time out of my busy schedule to go outside in nature, or better yet by a body of water; I can pause and spend time with the Holy Spirit, in His Presence. I also love to sew, but I find that I am usually so busy and distracted by other things, the time just never comes around to put on my worship music, have solitude and just sew. Identification of a RMD One of the benefits of minimalism is less distractions. Everything around us competes for our attention. These small distractions can add up and prevent us from giving attention to the things we care about. My anticipated RMD will be to practice making space in my daily routine to invest in solitude, prayer, and meditation, reduce distraction, and appreciate and schedule rest (Becker, 2016 ). Putting my focus on practicing the disciplines of solitude, prayer and slowing will help me to attend to my rest and avoid being distracted. We are in training to be like Jesus. We must make the choice to take every moment, every activity of life, for morphing purposes (Ortberg, 2002). This will include time of reflection, time for personal study and meditation, time for feedback from trusted others (Issler, 2012). Being

disconnected from abiding with Jesus renders us cut off from divine empowerment, divine relationships, and resources. I have a need to practice taking several brief pauses during the day to talk with God. It may be helpful to use a visual support system, like small notes, with the word “pause” in the center. There is need for the Practice of the Presence of God ( Issler, 2012). I will practice reading and meditating on the Scripture at least twice a day with curiosity, integrity, expectancy, an active mind, possibility of memorization, and the way I watch a movie , so that my mind flourishes on life-giving thoughts (Ortgerb, 2010). Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee (Isaiah 26:3). RMD Strengthens Specific Relationship Making time for my soul care will also help me strengthen my communication and connection within my specific relationship. In prioritizing things in my mind, I also must realize that I am not Jesus. I am not expected too due everything. Issler (2012) said it well, “I’ve already admitted, I’m a recovering loner.” At times I think I can make it on my own. Of course, I don’t actually think these thoughts. But these deep core beliefs, acquired over a lifetime, compel me not to depend on others (or God for that matter). I’d rather do it myself, thank you. According to the DISC, I really don’t value relationships as much. I am overly task-oriented and focus on individualism versus team. This mindset gets in the way of community. By practicing DAILY to seek more input from others for a more effective team cooperation, working on trusting the competence and high standards of others on the team, and verbalizing more of my reasons for decisions, and to include others in the decision-making process (Rosenberg & Silvert, 2013), communication and connection will be strengthened. An example of this is given by Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law (Exodus 18:21-22); when he advises him to delegate able men to serve. He warns Moses he cannot continue to do everything on his own. An important missing ingredient in our strategy for community building is valuing close friendships. Healthy communities have at their core many sets of close friendships (Issler, 2012). I will practice visiting or speaking with members of the body at least twice a week. The practice of sharing good things with others improves their lives by allowing them to discover the same joy we have. It also enhances our lives by confirming our happiness and reinforcing the positives of the course we’re on (Becker, 2016). I will make time for feedback from trusted others (e.g., close friends, mentors, spiritual leader, counselors), three (3) times a week. (Issler, 2012). References Becker, J. (2016). The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own. Waterbrook. Bradbery, T., & Greaves, J. (2009). Emotional Intelligence 2.0. TalentSmart.

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