I listen while I read along currently to ESV version on bible app with The Bible Recap reading plan. But I've also started listening to the audible book The Bible Experience as well. I'm a morning reader, as it sets the tone for my day and gives God my first fruits of every day. :) I haven't ever had a consistent space, as I like to change it up from time to time. For now, I read in my home office before I turn on my computer for the day, in the early morning, with a cup of coffee, next to my big window out to the back yard, and my essential oils going. :) Trying to hit as many senses as possible to make it a sensory explosion to set me up for optimal learning in a joyful setting. :)

I love this topic! Especially because the thinking from when I was a kid (1970’s) and my parents’ day was that when you would exercise, it was the norm that you’d wear your “old” shoes to run or exercise. 😖 Hence, the reason my dad probably has had two hip replacements by age 70! He ran 3-7 miles 7 days a week my whole life in his old shoes. YIKES. Today, I tend to replace my cross training, walking, and running shoes regularly, and try not to wear them around town or throughout the day as much as I can. My workout shoes are my workout shoes and day to day shoes are just that. 👣

I love this idea, Caleb! When I was a young mom and began working out again to get fit after having kids and to get back in shape to feel good about myself, I knew I needed more motivation to last a lifetime. Cuz you can get back into pretty good shape after having a baby with consistency in about 3-6 months. But then...what? So I asked the Lord to really help me view my workouts as an act of worship. Far beyond looking good and fitting into your clothes again, (which don't get me wrong, feels good and there is nothing wrong with that!) taking care of my TEMPLE became a way of showing up not for vanity alone but as a way of honoring the Lord by taking care of this one and only body. It became a part of my morning quiet time. It gave my workouts purpose. :) Namely, that purpose became about stewardship, and honoring God, and then feeling good and looking healthy became a byproduct of taking care of the temple which housed the Lord - and THAT is a lifetime activity! :) Today, decades after that initial decision, I still try new things and fun ways to make it about enjoying that time of honoring the Lord by taking care of my body, but also don't feel guilty about any part of my fitness cuz its not about body worship, which so much of fitness today can dip into - it's about worshipping God! :)

This is so good, Linnie. A good reminder that we CAN rest and nap and still squeeze in that little time of exercise. <3 I've been trying to make sure I hit my 10,000 steps each day which is harder when I am on my computer all day writing content for my mentoring group. So...I'm trying to add back in an evening walk just to get my body moving one more time before end of day, and to ensure movement is sprinkled throughout the whole day. That is a nice way to get my legs stretched out before bedtime, see the pink evening sunset here in Colorado, see the little bunnies and squirrels running around in the cool of evening, <3 and hit my steps goal. And PS I LOVE the addition of the silly gifs to this group. lol 🥰

Way to go - and love the photos!!! Love your sidewalk chalk - what a cute way to encourage your neighbors!!! <3