Soul Care for Busy Women
Do you believe it’s possible to practice soul care in this hustle and bustle world we live in?
Maybe you’ve tried slowing down for soul care but haven’t quite figured out this work-life balance thing.
For years I wondered if I was the only woman who struggled to balance life and work. If there were others, they sure weren’t talking much about it.
I’ve since come to realize that it takes a lot of bravery to share our struggles. It also takes a community of brave women supporting one other in order to succeed, and indeed, thrive.
That’s what prompted me to start a new series called, How She Does It — a conversation with women just like you, who are willing to pull back the curtain and share real hope from real life. We don’t have it all figured out, but we know that we are stronger together.
For the inaugural show, I had the honour of interviewing Dr. Barbara L. Peacock. Dr. Peacock is the author of Soul Care in African American Practice and founder of Barbara L. Peacock Ministries (est. 2013).
In our interview, Dr. Peacock and I chatted like old friends about what soul care looks like for today’s woman, whether work-life balance is possible, and her favorite spiritual giant to write about (it’s probably now who you think).
This conversation was life-giving in every sense of the word.
Not only did I walk away with practical steps to incorporate soul care into my busy life, but I also felt a sense of freedom to boldly walk the unique path God has mapped out for me.
I pray this discussion will bless you as much as it did me.
Visit the link to watch and listen to the full interview, and also enjoy some of the takeaways below.
Highlights from Soul Care for Today’s Woman
Dr. Barbara L. Peacock on How She Does It
“Soul care is simply what it says, it’s caring for your soul. It’s caring for your very being. It’s caring for all of you.”
Soul care is simply what it says, it’s caring for your soul. It’s caring for your very being. It’s caring for all of you. ~ Dr. Barbara L. Peacock #author #Soulcare in #AfricanAmerican Practice Share on X“You can have self-care without soul care, but you can’t have soul care without self-care.”
“Receive God’s love. Just daily bask and let His love just settle down in your marrow, in our bloodstream and it’s out of that love that your cup will overflow to be a blessing to everybody else.”
“God does call us to rest. And sometimes nothing is the best thing you could do.”
God does call us to rest. And sometimes nothing is the best thing you could do. – Dr. Barbara L. Peacock #soulcare Share on X
“We all have been put on this earth for a specific assignment and our challenge, and our call is to tap into that and to fulfill it.”
“Be you. Enjoy where you are. Don’t try to figure it all out. Just trust God along the journey.”
“If it’s in the guidelines of God, follow your heart. Know that you have an assignment that only you can do and seek to find that lane for you.”
“We can’t understand who we are unless we know who we are in Christ.”
We can’t understand who we are unless we know who we are in Christ. ~ Dr. Barbara L. Peacock #soulcare Share on X
About Dr. Barbara L. Peacock
Dr. Barbara L. Peacock is the author of Soul Care in African American Practice, Psalm 119 Scriptural Journal and leading author of C.A.L.L.E.D. To Teach (Commissioned As Leaders, Learners, Educators and Disciples). Being passionate about the disciplines of prayer, spiritual direction (soul care), teaching, and ministering in various capacities, Dr. Peacock founded Barbara L. Peacock Ministries in 2013. Prior to launching this ministry, she served on staff as Minister of Discipleship and Prayer at The Park Church, Charlotte, NC for 14 years.
She received her Bachelor of Science degree from North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC; her Master of Arts Degree from Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey; and her Doctorate of Ministry degree from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, South Hamilton, MA. Her doctoral focus was Spiritual Formation for Ministry Leaders.
As a favorite way to be refreshed and restored, Dr. Peacock enjoys being with her family, traveling, reading, writing and gardening (plants). Dr. Peacock has been married to her husband Gilbert, for 41 years. They are the owners of Freedom Financial Advantage, LLC, which provides services and strategies for financial success to numerous organizations, churches and individuals.
The Peacock’s daughter, Vernee, and her husband Michael are the parents of the Peacock’s precious grandchildren, Eden and Eliah.
When she is not writing, traveling or serving in ministry, you can find her at www.barbaralpeacock.com or Facebook: Barbara L. Peacock.
More Links:
Soul Care in African American Practice by Barbara L. Peacock
Be Kind to Yourself by Cindy Bunch
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Great article and interview on such an important topic! Great takeaways!
Yes! Such a good reminder for all of us. Self-care, rest, and investing in our souls is so important; yet, it’s often neglected. Thank you for sharing!
Great post! It’s so important to include self care in daily life. 🙂