Do you feel tired of always giving… always showing up… always being the one others rely on?

Maybe you’ve been carrying responsibilities for so long, you don’t even remember what it feels like to simply receive.

In this episode, Bonnie shares a personal story of returning to a childhood place of faith and experiencing unexpected healing— without needing to lead, perform, or have a role.

You’ll discover the science behind how constantly giving can lead to burnout—and how stepping into “beginner’s joy” can help you feel better, lighter, and energized again.

If you’ve been feeling drained or overwhelmed, this episode will help you experience rest, reconnect with God in a gentle way, and rediscover the science of joy without pressure.

Key Takeaways
Why always being the one who gives can lead to burnout
What “beginner’s joy” is and how it helps you receive again
The Science: How a beginner’s mindset reduces stress and renews your energy
Why experiencing life (not controlling it) brings peace and joy
A simple practice to help you rest, receive, and feel refreshed

Breath Prayer
Inhale: Come to me, all who are weary… 
Exhale: I will give you rest…

Scripture
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28

"Sweet Like Jasmine" by Bonnie Gray
Memoir of the Year by ECPA
→  https://amzn.to/4dIEE3b


"Beginners: The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning" by Tom Vanderbilt
→  https://amzn.to/41FKMFS

→ Take Bonnie's Soul Care Courses:

Breathe Joy with Jesus:
Create Happy Wellness Rhythms to Cultivate Joy with God's Promises
Register at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/

Breathe Rest with Jesus:
A Loving Course to Create Wellness Rhythms of Peace with God’s Promises

Register at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool-breatherest/

Praying the Psalms for Wellness:
A Lifegiving 8-Week Wellness Course to Release Stress, Renew Peace & Find Rest for Your Heart
Register at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool-prayingpsalms/ 

→ Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com 

Get your personal wellness assessment and learn which area of soul care you need most.

→  Eucalyptus Shower Steamers for instant calm at Bonnie's Soul Care Store

 Join the Soul Care Newsletter:
https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe

 Watch YouTube Devotionals:
https://youtube.com/thebonniegray

 Bestselling Books by Bonnie:
https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd

 Follow Bonnie on Instagram & Facebook:
@thebonniegray

Do you feel tired of always giving&hellip; always showing up&hellip; always being the one others rely on? Maybe you&rsquo;ve been carrying responsibilities for so long, you don&rsquo;t even remember what it feels like to simply receive. In this episode, Bonnie shares a personal story of returning to a childhood place of faith and experiencing unexpected healing&mdash; without needing to lead, perform, or have a role. You&rsquo;ll discover the science behind how constantly giving can lead to burnout&mdash;and how stepping into &ldquo;beginner&rsquo;s joy&rdquo; can help you feel better, lighter, and energized again. If you&rsquo;ve been feeling drained or overwhelmed, this episode will help you experience rest, reconnect with God in a gentle way, and rediscover the science of joy without pressure. Key Takeaways
<ul>
<li>Why always being the one who gives can lead to burnout</li>
<li>What &ldquo;beginner&rsquo;s joy&rdquo; is and how it helps you receive again</li>
<li>The Science: How a beginner&rsquo;s mindset reduces stress and renews your energy</li>
<li>Why experiencing life (not controlling it) brings peace and joy</li>
<li>A simple practice to help you rest, receive, and feel refreshed</li>
</ul>
Breath Prayer Inhale: Come to me, all who are weary&hellip;  Exhale: I will give you rest&hellip;
Scripture &ldquo;Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.&rdquo; &mdash; Matthew 11:28
"Sweet Like Jasmine" by Bonnie Gray Memoir of the Year by ECPA &rarr;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/4dIEE3b" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://amzn.to/4dIEE3b&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1776724841907000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1M9NbJKuT47BBYoSOkOW6W">https://amzn.to/4dIEE3b</a> 
"Beginners: The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning" by Tom Vanderbilt &rarr;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/41FKMFS" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://amzn.to/41FKMFS&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1776724841907000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1XdX8EIIIAAkzJ7yjRIiHe">https://amzn.to/41FKMFS</a>
&rarr;&nbsp;Take Bonnie's Soul Care Courses:
Breathe Joy with Jesus: Create&nbsp;Happy Wellness Rhythms to Cultivate Joy with God's Promises Register at&nbsp;<a href="https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1776724841907000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0sFOEkaRYfT7i6F_ciGOlk">https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/</a>
Breathe Rest with Jesus: A Loving Course to Create Wellness Rhythms of Peace with God&rsquo;s Promises
Register at&nbsp;<a href="https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool-breatherest/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool-breatherest/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1776724841907000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3sfkAgOE5IA8WfZ_wAwEYs">https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool-breatherest/</a>
Praying the Psalms for Wellness: A Lifegiving 8-Week Wellness Course to Release Stress, Renew Peace &amp; Find Rest for Your Heart Register at&nbsp;<a href="https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool-prayingpsalms/">https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool-prayingpsalms/</a>&nbsp;
&rarr;&nbsp;Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="http://soulcarequiz.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://soulcarequiz.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1776724841907000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3W5t2v1dpDyPn3ZpF-7F87">soulcarequiz.com </a>
Get your personal wellness assessment and learn which area of soul care you need most.
&rarr;&nbsp; Eucalyptus Shower Steamers for instant calm at&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/488VVBI" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://amzn.to/488VVBI&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1776724841907000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2ZOAoUcNm7nnsTHvE9tjxq">Bonnie's Soul Care Store</a>
&nbsp;Join the Soul Care Newsletter: <a href="https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1776724841907000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3DVzse6tLA9JhRjoNH8Q-f">https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe</a> &nbsp;Watch YouTube Devotionals: <a href="https://youtube.com/thebonniegray" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://youtube.com/thebonniegray&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1776724841907000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1hOiBil5bQCz6TW555V9hX">https://youtube.com/thebonniegray</a> &nbsp;Bestselling Books by Bonnie: <a href="https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1776724841907000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0nxKNk67UuCRmtmIj6tsL8">https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd</a> &nbsp;Follow Bonnie on Instagram &amp; Facebook: @thebonniegray

Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast hosted by Christian author Bonnie Gray is dedicated to refreshing your soul with rest and sparking joy, so you can feel God’s love and peace. We'll walk you through scientific, scripture-backed methods of restoring calm, in order to help you stress less, take better care of yourself, and create new rhythms to rest in daily life.

Here are some topics covered in this podcast: 

🌸 Feeling Anxious? Cast Your Cares on God Because He Cares For You
🌸 3 Ways to Break Free from Stress, Worry & Anxiety
🌸 How to Say No to Fear & Yes to God PLUS What's the Difference Between Secular & Biblical Meditation?
🌸 Is It Burnout Or Is God Stretching You? 4 Signs to Know the Difference PLUS 4 Mental Health Benefits of Stories
🌸 3 Surprising Ways to Stop Overthinking, Improve Your Mood During the Day, & Get the Sleep Your Body Needs
🌸 The Antidote to Stress & Fatigue + The Surprising Causes – Plus Raising Stress-Resilient Kids

FOLLOW BONNIE:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegray
Facebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegray
Her site: http://www.thebonniegray.com

Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast hosted by Christian author Bonnie Gray is dedicated to refreshing your soul with rest and sparking joy, so you can feel God’s love and peace. We'll walk you through scientific, scripture-backed methods of restoring calm, in order to help you stress less, take better care of yourself, and create new rhythms to rest in daily life.
Here are some topics covered in this podcast: 
🌸 Feeling Anxious? Cast Your Cares on God Because He Cares For You 🌸 3 Ways to Break Free from Stress, Worry &amp; Anxiety 🌸 How to Say No to Fear &amp; Yes to God PLUS What's the Difference Between Secular &amp; Biblical Meditation? 🌸 Is It Burnout Or Is God Stretching You? 4 Signs to Know the Difference PLUS 4 Mental Health Benefits of Stories 🌸 3 Surprising Ways to Stop Overthinking, Improve Your Mood During the Day, &amp; Get the Sleep Your Body Needs 🌸 The Antidote to Stress &amp; Fatigue + The Surprising Causes – Plus Raising Stress-Resilient Kids
FOLLOW BONNIE: Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/thebonniegray">https://instagram.com/thebonniegray</a> Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/thebonniegray">https://facebook.com/thebonniegray</a> Her site: <a href="http://www.thebonniegray.com/">http://www.thebonniegray.com</a>

Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast is dedicated to refreshing your soul with rest and sparking joy, so you can feel God’s love and peace. We'll walk you through scientific, scripture-backed methods of restoring calm, in order to help you stress less,...

Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast

Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast hosted by Christian author Bonnie Gray is dedicated to refreshing your soul with rest and sparking joy, so you can feel God’s love and peace. We'll walk you through scientific, scripture-backed methods of restoring calm, in order to help you stress less, take better care of yourself, and create new rhythms to rest in daily life.

Here are some topics covered in this podcast: 
Ways to Eliminate Anxiety & Cast Your Cares on God 
Tips to Break Free from Stress, Worry & Anxiety
Recommendations on How to Say No to Fear & Yes to God
Ways to Raise Stress-Resilient Kids
Mental Health Benefits of Stories of Stories & Activities 
Surprising Ways to Stop Overthinking
Tips to Improve Your Mood During the Day & Get the Sleep Your Body Needs
The Difference Between Secular & Biblical Meditation
The Difference Between Burnout & God Stretching You
The Antidote to Stress & Fatigue + The Surprising Causes 

FOLLOW BONNIE:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegray
Facebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegray
Her site: http://www.thebonniegray.com 

Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast hosted by Christian author Bonnie Gray is dedicated to refreshing your soul with rest and sparking joy, so you can feel God’s love and peace. We'll walk you through scientific, scripture-backed methods of restoring calm, in order to help you stress less, take better care of yourself, and create new rhythms to rest in daily life.
Here are some topics covered in this podcast: 
<ul>
<li>Ways to Eliminate Anxiety &amp; Cast Your Cares on God </li>
<li>Tips to Break Free from Stress, Worry &amp; Anxiety</li>
<li>Recommendations on How to Say No to Fear &amp; Yes to God</li>
<li>Ways to Raise Stress-Resilient Kids</li>
<li>Mental Health Benefits of Stories of Stories &amp; Activities </li>
<li>Surprising Ways to Stop Overthinking</li>
<li>Tips to Improve Your Mood During the Day &amp; Get the Sleep Your Body Needs</li>
<li>The Difference Between Secular &amp; Biblical Meditation</li>
<li>The Difference Between Burnout &amp; God Stretching You</li>
<li>The Antidote to Stress &amp; Fatigue + The Surprising Causes </li>
</ul>
FOLLOW BONNIE: Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/thebonniegray">https://instagram.com/thebonniegray</a> Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/thebonniegray">https://facebook.com/thebonniegray</a> Her site: <a href="http://www.thebonniegray.com/">http://www.thebonniegray.com </a>

Feeling Burned Out? You Need Beginner’s Joy #208

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