JOYrney Mail™: What if stillness IS the assignment?


#JOYGem For The Week:
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes… including you.” — Anne Lamott


Hey hey Reader, and Happy FriYAYYYYYY!


What's on my mind this week: Rest isn’t laziness. It’s leadership.

Most women I speak with, coach, and meet are running on fumes — managing a household, building a career, holding it all together —and wondering why they feel burned out.

But here’s the thing:

Sometimes, doing less is how God prepares you for more.

This week’s episode of the JOYrney To Purpose® Podcast is for the woman in transition — whether that’s in motherhood, marriage, business, or faith.


The JOYrney To Purpose® Podcast
🎙️🎧 New Episode: Rediscovering Yourself
Guest: Yvette Henry (wife + homeschooling mom of 4 + Podcast Host)

In this conversation, we talk about:

  • Letting go of hustle culture
  • Resting + remaining in God
  • Obedience in unseen places

It’s not just about stopping. It’s about surrendering.

And if your soul has been craving confirmation to slow down... this might just be it!

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Support this season of the podcast is sharing it with a friend who needs a JOY reset.


Whether you're in a faith group, have a text thread of mama friends, or know someone in a season of reset — you never know who needs the reminder that they're allowed to pause.

We’re on the JOYrney™ together… ONE feel-good thing at a time!

Erica

P.S. If “rest” makes you itchy… maybe that’s the point. 😉
(Also: I’m building a new space for women growing through the Word. Want in? Just reply “I’m in.”)


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