Christy M.
The Spirit Mind Body resources created the framework for me to connect with God again. It was a safe place for me to encounter God in a fresh way, seeing my relationship as more of a kinship than a transaction. I have come to understand myself in a holistic way, and reimagine how God views me—my true self, God’s beloved - through my spirit, mind, and body.
One of my favorite parts of the material was the incorporation of a number of breathing exercises and “slow flow yoga practices. They allowed me to establish a rhythm of connecting with my body and with God, and helped me to learn about the direct connection that my body has to my mind and spirit. I’ve been able to practice toward calmness in my mind/spirit by using my breath. And the community I’ve experienced practicing along with others in our slow flow yoga class has been an added gift.
Since working through SMBC, I have found myself back in a pattern of sharing life with God. I was so skeptical that this approach would be helpful, but I really have experienced so much healing in my spirit and mind from using the tools offered here. By giving myself the time and space to engage with the spiritual exercises, I have begun to understand the grace of ‘God with us.’ As I leaned into the truth of God’s acceptance of me, my family has seen me soften, and regain ability to engage in spiritual communities without anger or obligation. I have found myself able to pray again and to talk to God authentically, due to the rhythm of study I have developed through this course. After some time of shutting the world out, I feel like I’ve been able to re-engage with a heart to join God again in loving others.
