That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs Spiritual Direction, Reflection, and Practices to Find Your Next Right Thing for the New Year with Emily P. Freeman- Episode 1021
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Dec 8, 2025 Emily P. Freeman, a celebrated author and spiritual director, joins to discuss how to ease into the New Year. She shares techniques to relieve the pressure of January planning by encouraging reflection over several months. Emily introduces practices like 'caring without carrying' and releasing daily burdens. Plus, she offers invaluable reflective questions to help listeners discern their next right steps and emphasizes the importance of trusting God amidst life's chaos. Dive into small actions that create meaningful change and celebrate your journey!
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Repair With Short Silence
- Notice when you've pushed past your window of tolerance and practice small repairs like short silence.
- Use brief timers for stillness to re-center quickly after stress or rigidity.
Practice Daily Releasing
- Practice daily mindful releasing: offer expectations, grief, or worries to God in a simple posture.
- Make releasing a short, consistent habit so you stop carrying burdens alone.
Care Without Carrying
- Hold space with open hands: care without carrying reduces grabby or agenda-driven listening.
- Holy forgetfulness and lightheartedness help you stay present without clenching responsibility.
