Creating Time to Be Still

Do you ever crave stillness but feel like there’s just no room for it between chores, children, and homestead life?

In today’s episode, we’re not adding more to your to-do list—instead, we’re creating sacred pauses. Amanda shares how finding stillness isn’t about doing more, but about building rhythms that restore your soul. You’ll hear stories from the early days of Simply Living Homestead, lessons learned from burnout, and a refreshing perspective on pursuing peace amidst the busyness.

Key Points:

• The tension between busy homestead life and the desire for stillness

• Amanda’s early struggles with overwhelm and unrealistic expectations

• Lessons learned from an early attempt at teaching mindfulness

• Why “finding” time rarely works without intention

• Personal experiences from a recent milking break and failed Bible study goals

• Reframing stillness as a spiritual and emotional need, not a luxury

• The importance of routines and intentionality in creating margin

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