Sacred Space: Protecting Your Peace in a World That Pulls.

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Well, hello, my valued listeners, and welcome back to another episode of Living in Your Power.
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I'm your host, Dr. Marlene Greenleaf, and we're continuing our October podcast
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series entitled The Power of Presence,
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Reclaiming Stillness, Strength, and Sacred Space.
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Now last week, we talked about reclaiming your presence And how slowing down
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is not giving up But instead a powerful return to alignment,
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This week, we're stepping deeper into the idea of sacred space Because let's
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be honest This world pulls at you from every direction notification,
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notifications, noise, expectations, and people's needs.
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But here's the truth. Your peace is sacred.
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And it's your responsibility to protect it.
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So let's get into it.
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Now, sacred space isn't just a quiet room or a cozy corner.
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It's any atmosphere, be it physical, emotional, or spiritual,
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that allows you to reconnect with God, with peace, and with your power.
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You can't pour from an empty cup And you can't lead others well If your own atmosphere is in chaos,
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Sacred space is about intention It's saying This space, this time,
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this mindset Is not for stress,
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fear, or distractions It's for presence.
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In Proverbs 4.23 we're told, Above all else, guard your heart,
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for everything you do flows from it.
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So now think about that. Everything you do flows from the state of your heart.
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So what are you allowing in? Who or what gets access to your heart?
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Now, Jesus was compassionate, but he wasn't available to everyone all the time.
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I mean, he protected his sacred space so he could fulfill his assignment.
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And you can too, dear listeners.
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So let's name it. you're not guarding your sacred space if you say yes to the
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things that leave you depleted.
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If you feel guilty resting or turning off your phone.
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If you're constantly overstimulated yet undernourished.
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And if you feel disconnected from your spirit, and from God.
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Enemy isn't always loud, dear listeners. Sometimes he's solo.
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Using distractions, busyness, and burnout to keep you from peace.
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A personal example here, just my week started chaotic.
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I couldn't get this podcast out on Mondays like I normally do because of all
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the chaos that crept into my day. But I was determined to get back to my peace and presence.
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And I said, regardless of what's going on, I will get this out.
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Now, today is Wednesday. It's not Monday. But here we are. We're still getting it done.
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Like I said earlier, the enemy isn't always loud.
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And sometimes he's subtle. And using distractions, busyness,
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that was me, and burnout.
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To keep you from peace.
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So I want to share with you three ways to protect your sacred space this week.
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First, set time boundaries. Block off quiet, tech-free time with God.
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Just like you block off for a meeting.
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I mean, don't negotiate it. And my tech time is me waking up 5.30 in the morning
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and giving God that quiet time.
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Second, clean the atmosphere. Light a candle.
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Play worship music. Open the windows and let peace dwell in your home and in
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your heart. I know some people talk about the sage burning.
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If that works for you, get it done. Just clean the atmosphere around you.
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And finally, say the sacred no.
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Let go of what doesn't serve your assignment right now.
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And every yes to them is a no to your peace.
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I'm going to say that again. Say the sacred no.
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Let go of what doesn't serve your assignment right now.
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Because every yes to them is a no to your peace.
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Now here's your empowerment prompt what
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sacred space are you reclaiming this season and what boundary or breath needs
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to be restored in your life right now I want you to write it down as always
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protect it fiercely and let that peace return to you.
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I'm going to repeat the empowerment prompt again for you,
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What sacred space are you reclaiming this season?
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What boundary or breath needs to be restored in your life right now?
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Write it down, protect it fiercely, and let peace return to you.
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So in closing Understand Dear listeners That your peace Is not a luxury It's a lifeline,
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And when you guard Your sacred space You make room For God to move For clarity
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to come And for your soul To rest,
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So thank you for being here With me today,
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I know I'm late But nevertheless We're
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here and we're doing this So I'll be
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back next week With another powerful message In
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our Power of Presence series So until then Dear listeners I want you to continue
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to live boldly In your power And if it gets tough Just breathe You still got
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the strength to rise So until next time,
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Continue to live in your power.