Have you ever noticed how your surroundings can change the way you feel? 

Friend, beauty isn’t just decoration. The things we see around us can affect how we feel and even influence the rhythms and habits we create.

This week, Bonnie is kicking off a new "Science + Scripture of Wellness Series" on Breathe, exploring one question: What does science tell us about how God designed us, and how does Scripture help us live it?

In this episode, Bonnie shares a recent personal story that made her look at beauty—and the way she cares for her own environment—in a whole new way.

You’ll discover how small cues of beauty can invite you to slow down, create healthier rhythms, and notice more of the beauty God has already placed around you.

In This Episode
— Why your surroundings can affect how you feel and behave
— How visual cues can support healthier daily rhythms
— Why beauty doesn’t have to be frivolous or selfish
— What Jesus’ words teach us about beauty and God’s care
— One simple way to bring more beauty into your everyday space
— How to connect beauty with a soul care rhythm like prayer, journaling, nourishing meals, or rest

Breath Prayer:
Inhale: You make my life beautiful…
Exhale: You make everything beautiful in your time


Scripture:
“He has made everything beautiful in its time.” Ecclesiastes 3:11

“Consider how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.” — Matthew 6:28–29

 → Read Whispers of Rest: 40 Days to Revitalize Your Soul with God's Love, by Bonnie:
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https://youtube.com/thebonniegray

Have you ever noticed how your surroundings can change the way you feel?&nbsp; Friend, beauty isn&rsquo;t just decoration. The things we see around us can affect how we feel and even influence the rhythms and habits we create. This week, Bonnie is kicking off a new "Science + Scripture of Wellness Series" on Breathe, exploring one question: What does science tell us about how God designed us, and how does Scripture help us live it? In this episode, Bonnie shares a recent personal story that made her look at beauty&mdash;and the way she cares for her own environment&mdash;in a whole new way. You&rsquo;ll discover how small cues of beauty can invite you to slow down, create healthier rhythms, and notice more of the beauty God has already placed around you. In This Episode &mdash; Why your surroundings can affect how you feel and behave &mdash; How visual cues can support healthier daily rhythms &mdash; Why beauty doesn&rsquo;t have to be frivolous or selfish &mdash; What Jesus&rsquo; words teach us about beauty and God&rsquo;s care &mdash; One simple way to bring more beauty into your everyday space &mdash; How to connect beauty with a soul care rhythm like prayer, journaling, nourishing meals, or rest Breath Prayer: Inhale: You make my life beautiful&hellip; Exhale: You make everything beautiful in your time
 Scripture: &ldquo;He has made everything beautiful in its time.&rdquo; Ecclesiastes 3:11 &ldquo;Consider how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.&rdquo; &mdash; Matthew 6:28&ndash;29
&nbsp;&rarr;&nbsp;Read Whispers of Rest: 40 Days to Revitalize Your Soul with God's Love,&nbsp;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=1789425194688000&amp;usg=AOvVaw02dqqcGpeF1jpXlt8-YAFw">https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd</a>
&rarr;&nbsp;Join Bonnie on Instagram&nbsp;<a>@thebonniegray</a>
&nbsp;&rarr;&nbsp;&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=1789425194688000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2lzvu-cAD7S0Cgq78zIfwT">Bonnie's Soul Care Store</a>
&nbsp;&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=1789425194688000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1HDnbZgjbRUarDvcQXBjW2">https://youtube.com/thebonniegray</a>

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>

The Science of Beauty: How Your Surroundings Can Renew Your Spirit #228

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