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Five Ways To Accept God’s Invitation of Rest This Summer Sandy Ovalle Martínez In this week’s SojoMail, Sandy Ovalle Martínez invites us to resist the temptation to fix it all this summer, to attend all the events, to see everyone and be everywhere, or to measure success by exhaustion. It’s summer: a time for outdoor movies, concerts, make-your-own-medicine workshops, beach visits, and nature hikes (if you don’t mind mosquitoes). And if your summer is anything like mine, it also means interruptions, unreachable colleagues, and unfinished business. Summer is also a time of tension. Yes, there are joyful outings and abundant carne asada tables, but also devastating losses in our neighborhood and record-high temperatures. Supreme Court decisions are taking away our rights, gun violence is taking away our babies, governments are zealous to take away food aids from our tables and healthcare from our neighbors. We need more than cool drinks to refresh our souls. Yet I know it’s hard to add one more thing to our list when we’re already trying to keep track of all that’s happening and managing all the extra tasks of the season (I see you!). Our hearts, our bodies, and souls can use a getaway to a place where gentle creeks rustle and warm-but-not-too-warm sunrays land softly on our skin. This mosquito-free paradise is what I hope to offer you. The following practices can help you revitalize your spiritual life and step into the vibrant rest of the season. READ THE FULL ARTICLE Forward Share

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