ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode, Nicola explores how busy women—especially stay at home mothers—can find pockets of solitude and silence in the midst of daily demands.
Drawing on scripture, personal stories, and practical examples, she offers simple ways to pause; to let scripture and prayer wash over ordinary tasks, and the wrestle of trying to bring morning devotions into the tension of midday life.
The episode is a meandering reflection around grappling with what it’s like to transform seemingly “fleeting” and sometimes wonky moments into quick restorative practices that ground the heart, and reduce rumination. Being curious about fostering integration between belief and behaviors, for a wholehearted-healthful self.
Two specifics to note:
1. Practical micro-practices: remeber to include short, intentional pauses—e.g., a quick breath prayer in the kitchen, reflect on a poem or scripture while doing chores, or allowing a song to soften the heart—as accessible forms of solitude when full silence isn’t possible.
2. Integration over performance: The goal is not perfection or a rigid spiritual-emotional routine but an invitation to the self to remain curious. Asking self if it can carry over the posture and insights from devotional moments into the messy realities of the day, stirring faith to help shape responses (calm, hope, self-compassion) rather than becoming a checklist. As if to ask, who am I becoming, as I’m doing?
Oh death where is your sting!? This song called Forever is such a sweet reminder of the culmination of things hoped for.
