I will be dating myself a bit here....but when I was a kid the gas cookstoves had pilot lights. Ours was in the center of the stove, between all four burners. You had to maintain it; if it wasn't lit the burners wouldn't work. That's how I think of spirituality/my faith. It should be in the center, and if it is not well cared for none of the four burners work the way they should.
With chronic illness, my only burners have been health and family. I tend to feel guilty I'm not working or going to school like others in their 20s. This was validating! It also helps me to think of this time of extra focus on my health as "sharpening the saw" so I can more effectively do school/work/etc. later. This is the season for preparing for a better future and I don't need to feel guilty for not doing everything now. Thank you for your videos! 😊💗 I also love thinking as Jesus and spirituality as the common thread through everything!
Absolutely Susan! Without Jehovah God and His Son Jesus Christ we would never be able to get life to funtion👍 Psalm 83:18 KJV Jehovah God’s Kingdom is going to save Jesus Christ’s followers - Matthew 6:9, 10😊🙏🏾🙏🏽🙏🏿🙏
Such a great analogy! For me, I don’t see any reason we can’t overlap our burners. I can go on a walk or ride bikes with my kiddos and consider it health and family. Invite another family and it’s friends too! I think if we talk about the beauty we see around us and God’s hand in our life while doing those activities get can be spiritual too. That’s just one example. But for me, I like to touch all of those areas of my life daily, even if it’s just a a few minutes. And I’ve noticed the benefit of small actions accruing and compounding positively over time.
I have found that when you sacrifice time to spend with the Lord, He always gives back 10 fold. If you spend time with him, He will provide time for @Family, @Health, @Work and @Friends. He doesn't generate more time in your day, but I'm always amazed at how the interruptions and distractions seem to lessen and scheduled activities become more harmonized. You just can't out give God. The Law of Reciprocity includes the use of our time. - "Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.” Luke 6:38 (ESV)
I think its crazy how your content just never gets repetitive or uninteresting - every single one of your videos have helped me so tremendeously - there are some that legit changed my life! and of some I remember every word you said, I mean who can say that of their content in these crazy oversaturated times;) THANK YOU SO MUCH!
I think our Spiritual Life isn’t a burner - it’s the fuel. When our relationship with God falls apart, it’s as if the gas line or electrical cord is partially blocked and we don’t have enough fuel to do anything. But when God is fueling our family relationships or our work lives, friendships or physical/mental health - that’s when truly amazing things happen! Thank you for this “food” for thought today (and every Sunday)!
Kudos to Diana for adding a Divine perspective. That peace that comes from union with Him will flow over to our families, to our work and to our health. He is at the center, Blessed be He!(Lewis)
Thank you for the beautiful prayer and message - it brought me to tears. I think it is a wonderful thing that you have had the courage to talk about God on your channel instead of keeping it "PC" and secular. Just you mentioning church or God in your life has been a great example to me over the many months watching your channel. A big thank you to you both
I think I need more Diana in my life. The 'fun' aunt who drops a load of knowledge on you and is smiling and beaming while you sit there and go, "What just happened?"
So much has changed in the last 12months I think we've all had to readjust our lives dramatically .. Im homeschooling, something I never wanted to do or imagined doing and at times feel a little overwhelmed but it is what it is and have had to adapt .. I found for us at least its defining roles and doing what we can to make it easier on each other eg. hubby works, I dont so I take care of 90% of the house stuff and he pitches in on the weekends to give me a break .. Health, family and friends is combined and we do more outdoor activities, we've also decided that Sunday is family day and in the afternoon everything stops and we make popcorn and watch a movie together or we play a board game etc ... Decluttering and minimizing has helped a lot because now I am able to keep up with the house stuff, also setting up a weekly schedule and doing an area a day instead of trying to do everything in a day .. also simplified dinners by utilizing the instant pot and crockpot more, Im making a Mississippi roast today and it literally took 2-3 minutes to set up, decided to make a baked potatoes to go with, which takes a couple minutes to wash and set up instead of peeling and mashing etc ... I think sometimes we over think things and make it into something much bigger then it has to be, Ive always been one of those that has grand plans and then stress for days but simplifying has helped, still learning and adjusting .. Im really starting to take the quote 'progress over perfection' to heart and its making a big difference in my life ..
Reading all of these comments. what a BLESSING you are to so many and what you have inspired and encouraged in people - so amazing! I love Sunday mornings with you too - it is always a great message and just what I need to hear - obviously so many others feel the same way.
I turned down three burners and focused on decluttering to take my house back. Talking about it as overtime helped me see it as a temporary main focus. It was an intense six weeks and I'm grateful for the nuggets and tots that kept us alive while I focused on other stuff.
@@staceyscrivner1989 do the smallest thing you know you need to do. Dana says to start with the trash and the duh stuff you already decided on. It really helps. Are you in or interested in the Take Your House Back course? It was super worth it. I even used PayPal pay in four and that gave me six weeks to focus between the first and last payments.
I never thought of why the curtain was torn in the temple. I assumed it was to demonstrate the gravity of Jesus dying on the cross. Similarly to when people tore their clothes when they were angry or in anguish. Once you said it, it made so much sense. We all have access to the presence of God now. The curtain was torn to allow us in to relationship with God. Thank you for showing this to me. Love you both! God bless.
Matthew 27:51: "And behold, the veil in the temple was rent in twain, from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent . . . " and THAT is what happened when Jesus said: "It is finished. Father, into Thy Hands I commend My Spirit." Tu, 04/13/2021
I can't tell you what a blessing this video just was to me. Diana, your illustration from scripture was beautifully described (and timely!) You two are lovely and bring such peace and insight and knowledge! Thank you, thank you, thank you! ❤🙏🏻
I also think some of these burners depend on your season of life. I am retired so the work burner isn’t an issue any more, but the family and health burners have taken on greater significance. If anything has replaced the work burner it’s frugal living because of less resources. I always try to remember the verse, “moderation in all things.”
I agree. -HE, Jesus, is also where I tap in to receive my strength... for getting “it” all prioritized and accomplished, however that breaks down for me and my responsibilities/life. -You girls have a fantastically blessed week!
Love love love!! Especially the spiritual perspective y'all shared at the end. I've been in a place of feeling spread very thin. I'm a newlywed, with a new baby (first time mom at 42) and we take care of my 80 year old diabetic father. I've been a christian since I was 5 and serve on the worship team at my church, but because of having to put so much in so many different areas, the last few years my spiritual walk, has lacked. I love God and still pray throughout the day, but just don't always get the time with Him in his word and to really feel like I'm getting refueled to give out to others, but especially my family and home. And at times getting short with my family because I feel so stressed. Thank you for sharing all that you have and I can feel the stress falling away. God bless you both!
I’m enjoying this message with my coffee this morning, before getting ready for church. God bless you ladies, and your families, and thanks for the motivation and inspiration!
You ladies are a blessing to me while I am working, I listen to you. My health burner has had to be turned up with some health issues, I have felt guilty for my family because I am exercising and working the most now, fasting I miss dinner with them sometimes. I will turn those burners down for my family time to turn up when I can turn those other's down and try not to feel guilty. Thank you both for always inspiring and encouraging. Prayers for my healing would be amazing. Love Ya'll!
Health=You, and needs to come first. I put family, work, and friends way above myself in my 30s and 40s. Now in my 50s, I’m working to reverse my health issues. Make Health/You top priority! 🌷
Dawn, I have benefited soooo much from your vlogs over the past few years. You helped me get moving during a deep depression where at times all I could do was lay in bed watching youtube. I began watching things like your vlog to learn about getting rid of things, and your pal Cas at Clutterbug to get motivation and hacks to clean. You guys helped me get out of bed, and made a really down time in my life feel productive because even when I couldn't get moving, I was learning skills (and receiving nourishing encouragement) that I now use daily. This has freed up a lot of energy for me! So Thank You so much! and a deep bow to you!! I am on my own Spiritual Journey which has been majorly transformational for me. I have to let you know that it's not Christian, and because of my upbringing the religious talk sometimes slipping into your vlogs makes me feel really uncomfortable. I stopped watching for a while because I was never sure when it was going to happen- it used to be contained in a separate Sunday segment but it seemed like it had started slipping into others. However, I missed watching you- you have culled such a vast amount of knowledge and skills, and you bring such energy and fresh perspective and insight which I have been needing to renew my grip on "things." I love when people have a Spiritual life- it's so very important. I honor that and bow deeply to you on your path and I'm so happy that you have found your way- but I wanted to communicate that for some of us the preaching may be alienating. I think even if we shared the same faith it would feel jarring/ off-topic to have a sermon break out when we are here to learn about minimalism. Again- I respect whatever you do. Perhaps you might consider a more clearly delineated space for that? Or perhaps you could give notice when that's going to happen (or maybe even just the minutes it's going to happen) so I can skip it. I want to keep watching! The main thing I want you to feel from this post is just overwhelming gratitude! It's very clear that you are trying to create an environment of inclusion and community. Maybe everyone is just Christian where you live so that it may not have occurred to you that others may feel a bit excluded by it. Regardless, you're awesome, you do amazing work, and I LOVE YOU!!!
I started using this concept around 2005 and it’s served me well. Different categories and different analogies but I stick to one focus at least a month, usually 3 months. I choose one major focus but a secondary is a high priority and I commit to what can and can’t be done to make it happen. We’re just coming out of an out of state move so as much as I may want to focus on something else, life certainly put some things in my hands so I have to do my best and make peace with it. Push goal and reverse engineering goals works very well.
The four-burner analogy is a good visual to help people realize how they are living each day. People have more control over their lives than they think. Evaluating and making small adjustments can really help make your life “lighter.” Both of you help so many people to live happier lives.
I look forward to your videos every Sunday. They always make me feel better. Thank y’all. A tip for potty training: Create a treat jar and when they use the potty they get to pick a treat. It can be their favorite snack (example - small packs of gummies) or a sticker for their hand, just something they like. Nothing expensive. It helps remind them to go to the potty instead of their diaper. It works. Soon they will be going to the potty every time. As they advance a little bit using the potty, put on underwear instead of diapers. Get their favorite character underwear and they don’t want to mess them up. Just little things to make the process of learning to go to the potty easier and exciting. Hope this helps others in this season. God Bless Everyone.
So much amazing wisdom here! I too love the Bible Recap podcast & YouVersion plan. It has been an incredibly helpful part of my daily life. Also a fan of Atomic Habits, so thank you for dropping that here. I work at a church and our staff does weekly demos as a part of our staff meetings. One of the ways we do that is by reading a book together - atomic habits was one we did in 2019. You two are such a blessing!
Yes! We need to ground all/any of those burners in our relationship with the Lord. Start the day in prayer and reading His Word so He can equip us and we can love those in our families, at work, our friends, and love the bodies He designed for His glory. Great message.
I injured my hip 2 weeks ago, so I haven’t been able to exercise....today I decided to get back at it by walking on my treadmill during Dawn’s video....imagine my surprise as I worked on my health watching this important video.....thank you Dawn & Diana for your weekly blessings 💞
I hope there is NO regrets for speaking of the Lord in this post!!! As I was taking a walk and listening to this podcast, it’s Exactly what I needed to hear!! 🙏 Thank you, and keep it coming!!
I absolutely love these videos you do with your sister. They are always so helpful and encouraging to me, and the biblical portion is always so well timed. A week or so ago, I was having a lot of stress and couldn't fall asleep. My husband told me to try to think about something else, and said "Why don't you watch one of those minimal mom videos you like?" ( I am always talking to him about this channel and the things I am learning, lol). So I turned on one of your previous Sunday morning videos, and was so encouraged by the Word that I started crying a little bit because it was so perfect for what I had been feeling! Thank you for the amazing videos you are putting out that not only have been life changing in my home, but also spiritually uplifting!
I so look forward to your videos each & every one if them. Thank you Dawn & Diana💗💗 I'm loving this season of my life. No work, just keeping my home decluttered & clean. Helping our grown children with their darlings as needed. I'm currently getting the flower beds in order. I do not feel guilty sitting down & working a sudoku puzzle. I would like to encourage each of you to write or schedule a 15-30 min visit with someone you know in the nursing home. I visit my sister & I have gotten acquainted with the hard workers & residents. It truly is a joy! If you don't know what to do or say to them, just talk about your little ones, your life, your animals etc.💜💙💗
Love it. The best realization I ever came to (wish it hadn't taken so long!!) is that my life/family/priorities don't need to follow everyone else's, and a popular 1-2-3 approach isn't necessarily a magical fix to my situation because there are unique elements for each person/family. It's ok to figure out what works best for the personalities that make up my family and situation. AND, those priorities change with seasons of life. I always used to try and copy everyone else and realized I need to take elements of what works for us and compile my own way. This basic truth is so helpful - you can't be 100% in all areas. It is freeing to know that.
I think it’s helpful to prioritize within each category too! I may not have time to maintain a group of friends, but I have time for 1 or 2 close friends, so I pour my energy into those relationships and don’t worry about creating a bigger circle. I may not have energy to create a perfect Instagram life for my kids each day, but I can make sure that we snuggle and read a book every night. I may not have the energy to eat super healthy and work out every day, but I can focus on just eating more fruit and always having fruit available in the fridge. Focusing on the one thing in each category that would add the most benefit and be the most doable and letting go of everything else in that category that I don’t have time for!
I want to let you know how much I appreciate your channel. I’ve been binge watching for a week or two and have already almost finished my “first layer”. It was a pretty deep cut but I know I can pare down more. While my home wasn’t horrible, it was enough that I was overwhelmed to the point that in an emotional moment I went to a very dark place temporarily. That low point set me in search of a better way and that’s when I found you. I don’t remember looking up minimalism, I just had one of your videos show up on my home search. I believe God led me to you and I just want to express how grateful I am for your dedication. It’s truly inspiring, and my industry has even given my husband more initiative and momentum. ❤️
Sometimes our friends need us more than other times and vice versa. Sometimes our family has health issues so they need us more than normal - extended family is in this category too. I've been retired for about 15 months but my mom has been needing me more than she has before during that time frame. Also, other family & friends have needed me. Yes some of this is not under our control. Sometimes we just learn to roll with stuff. My goal was to exercise everyday after retirement but that has not happened due to these other priorities that I have mentioned plus others. But I have exercised much more than I did before when I was working. So basically we just do the best we can and adjust when necessary. This is good advice basically and it gets us thinking about things but it's hard to delete one category totally - maybe cut down as you said.
I needed to hear about burners today! I know that no one can be 100% at everything and I always and tell people that but not listening to it for myself. Thank you so much for this video!
Thank you both VERY much! This has given me a ‘permission’ that I haven’t been able to give myself. I am in a season where my ‘work’ is crazy busy, (dental office protocol during pandemic), I have a husband with some chronic pain and my father is struggling with depression due to a new life with my mother in a nursing home. I am not complaining just trying to be realistic. Here in Ontario we continue to be in lockdown which adds to the dynamics. Trying to use all 4 burners is impossible. Also, as a Christian, I 100% appreciate the fact that you share your struggles and are ’REAL’ with us! Thank you again and again!
Yes! I am 100 days into The Bible Recap podcast! I huge thanks to you two ladies! I loved it so much that I ordered the book too! Absolutely amazing and life changing, thank you ladies for sharing this wonderful resource!
Wow.. this hits home in so many ways right now. I'm considering a career change from a place that I've been in for 14 years. It's a scary thought that I may not be making as much money but does that offset the continual stress and the differing values that make my life miserable? I don't think so. God doesn't want us to be miserable in His work. Having Him at the center of everything balances it all out. Thank you for sharing this perspective with us.
Hi happy Sunday. I have talked about watching your videos a lot. A friend of mine has a daughter who is married with children she talks about you also. I send my friend videos I think she will be interested in. Her husband has also started watching your videos with her. She asked me about your filing system she had watched a video where you had mentioned that. I sent her three videos this morning about that subject. She said I have inspired her and her husband to start decluttering. The compliment is actually because of you and your sharing of your life and your family with all of us. Thank you for all your help. Thank you for everything. I have learned so much. My home is my sanctuary now. I love my home now. Thank you.
Another wonderful Sunday video! Love that I can watch these videos the day they come out now that I am caught up. I truly love this idea of the burner because I think its true we can’t do everything and its important to remember that when we are in a busy season. But I also love the point of remembering to make time for those burners that may be turned down. One big change I made this year as a teacher is taking my work email off my phone and only working till 4-5pm as best as I can. It’s making sure that my family burner can come up more in the evening and enjoy the time with family especially during this third lockdown we are in right now in Ontario where we need to family and quality time. I also have made sure to put more self care time in for myself because why not take advantage of being home in lockdown and being in the present of my own mind and prayer. Thank you for the Sunday reminder and beautiful prayer. Love you both :)
Diana I really appreciate your explanation of the significance of the temple veil. Especially the tearing of the veil when Christ sacrificed His life for us. Great analogy for God’s presence being the center burner in our lives too. Dawn is right, we CAN allow ourselves to place other categories in our lives on simmer, while we turn up the heat in one category as needed. We’re not turning the other burners off,... we’re not neglecting the other categories in our lives. I’m so glad that you joined together on this video. Thank you both for sharing your message❣️🙏
The (4) burner idea is so neat. Back when I was working my job, I called it - keeping all the plates spinning. Dawn whips out the white board and we get great information and encouragement! Thank you both! :D
I randomly came across your channel a few weeks ago and we are on board.... All the way. We have so much to get rid of, there's no more room to put it until the yard sale at the end of the month. We thought that this is the perfect time to purge as we are painting and putting new floors in. I have a pick up and my husband says we are going to bed to borrow a trailer to haul it over to the sale site. 15 totes of clothes, 8 boxes of books and movies, cabinets, chairs, dressers, hobbies/crafts, holiday items, antiques, collectibles, vintage aprons and fabric etc etc etc. Even though the house is ti8re up right now because of the remodel, it's already feeling so much better! It's share a picture of I could.
Oh! This was SO helpful. Thank you Dawn and Diana. I feel so much less resistant to this idea now. I especially loved the bit about thinking ahead to what you will need to adjust burners in the next season. I’m also in agreement with Diana about spirituality. As a Christian, I feel like our beliefs simply overlay how the burners function. I think when we feel like it is another burner, it is because we are relating it to what we DO rather than who we ARE.
I recently found a very helpful idea to set priorities (max 3) for only a short time (3-6 months). This took off the pressure to focus (always) on the things that are most important from a life point of view and let me, without feeling guilty, devote most of my time and energy to a generally less important but more urgent project (e.g. declutter to later have more time and energy for the family).
I noticed there’s no burner for STUFF! Before our family started our minimal journey Over a year ago our stove had a stuff burner and I’m so proud with your help we’ve completely removed that stuff burner!!!! Thank you both for your thoughts, wisdom, and encouragement! 🥰
Wonderful video ladies. I've been listening to you as I DEEP clean my kitchen & declutter. You are both so uplifting & positive. I love that you use this platform for Jesus ❤️💖❤️
Diana I hear you on potty training!! When we saw our pediatrician when our son was 3 and expressed our concerns in his lack of interest of anything related to potty training and his resistance when we discussed it, she told us that she wasn't worried unless we came back for his 4 year appointment and had the same complaints. Every child is different and has their own season. While he definitely delayed potty training, being older when he finally started he caught on quicker and we rarely had accidents. Your little one will get there whenever God has created their body and mind to sync up to be prepared for that step!
I am so grateful for the amazing opportunity that we have to talk to God whenever we want AND HE SPEAKS BACK!! Wow. We are not left alone or in the dark, He reveals truth to us line by line as we seek it. Thank you for your great tips on how to manage our lives. You help me to be more able to feel peace.
Lovely to listen to you guys while I was hanging up washing. 😁 I was really relieved when Diane said that "spirituality" would go over all. Otherwise it implies that we would need to occasionally turn it down... or switch it off! But God is over all these parts of my life: He IS my family, I am his beloved child, and I want to reflect Him in how I interact with my family and with my friends; and He is my best friend; my work is all for Christ, He is my big boss; and as for health: spiritual health is vital! - if we're not working from a godly perspective in all these things, then we are striving in vain. In reality He is the one who enables us to do any of these things, and each part of our lives should be through Him and for Him. It's like He is the fire that enables all of these "burners." Wow, I've been rambling on for a while... Sorry about that. But I hope it made sense, and was helpful for even one person. Lots of love and appreciation for all your videos! And love and solidarity to all my fellow watchers! 😄
Oooooo that is such a good way of looking at healthy eating. The less junk I eat, the less mental and physical energy is needed to balance my health. That's going to be a game changer!
When my work burner was on full blast so was my sisters and we were lucky enough to have different busy months so in her overwhelming time I had her and her family over for dinner a few times a week and vice versa. It helped so much not to have to worry about those nights. You could also do it with a friend or neighbor maybe you do 2 nights and then they do 2 nights a week it also gives you that time with them so you combine burners. I also do bluetooth phone calls while walking to double burner then as well. Good luck
One also has to consider how they spend their time. If a person chooses to be on social media, tv, Netflix etc an hour or more a day or binges for 4 hours on a Friday night then the choice of the entertainment burner or escapism burner is up for that hour. A person’s perception of “busy” is relative to their mindset. Busy doing what? There is often a level of excuses... I have kids so “I can’t or don’t have time to workout, my house can’t be clean etc. Yes, maybe you can’t work out or clean your house in 2 hour chunks, but it doesn’t have to be all or nothing.
I’m always amazed at how often I hear “I’m busy”... it makes me wonder (as a SAHM) what these people are doing all the time. After I’ved cleaned the house and made dinner I’m wondering what to do next lol! It’s good though, I like not being “busy”. But I think the social media and netflix binges makes people think they are busier than they are.
I agree, Dawn and Diana. During this season of being in our home, watching the world via media, being exposed to so much division and lack of respect, I found myself falling into that trap of judging and comparing and I didn't like it. It was changing me, and I didn't like how it was changing me. So I quit watching and following those things/people that were unhealthy for my spirit. I am the gatekeeper of what comes in and I was letting clutter come in. Just like the physical clutter, I have to say NO to the non-physical clutter. I had several reasons for decluttering my home, but it was my realization that clutter has been a spiritual distraction that has made me not give up this time. Thank you for another great video.
I've got a 3 year old. When i returned to work they wanted me to work 12 hour shifts 6 days a week. I managed to refuse and only worked 3 shifts a week but I felt like I was missing my son's milestones. So I decided I wouldn't work more than I needed to. So I cut right back on all spending and cut my hours to 16 hours a week. It's the best thing I could of done, this time has been so important to me and my son. I though I'd go back to full time when he started work, however now I'm going to stick with part time and home ed. I couldn't care less thay we won't go on holidays abroad when it means I get to spend most of my time with my son. Doing this also have me time to cook from scratch which is cheaper and healthier. We have time to grow our own vegetables aswell. Is it perfect no is it the best choice for us deffently.
My mom stayed at home with me and lived such a healthy balance that I felt was such a great example. I loved having that connection time with her and feeling important to her. I applaud your choice and I'm sure he will too when he is older. Different people have different priorities but I prefer the kind of life you described.
Thanks for recommending The Bible Recap. I started it a while ago because of your recommendation and it has been so good for my relationship with God. So thank you!
Loved the whole video. I don't "work" but I think of house work as that burner instead. The spiritual message was so good too! It is so important to recognize the Holy Ghost in our lives. I have been trying to teach my toddlers how to recognize the spirit, what it feels like and how the Holy Ghost helps us and protects us.
You sound like a mother. Mothers WORK all the time! Their job is NEVER done! God's blessings to you for training your young ones. John 3:16! Tu, 04/13/2021
I put friends and health together and play a team sport, great for your mental health and gets me out of the house and socialising. I’m a stay at home mum so family and work are really the same thing too.
I get together to walk and talk with friends! It has really helped get through this past year. We mask up and keep a distance, but still get to have in-person interactions... and exercise at the same time!
I think that the Lord always gives me enough time to do everything I am supposed to do (including resting/recreation). If I don't have time to do something I'm supposed to do, it means I've spent that time doing something I wasn't supposed to do. I can't imagine Jesus telling someone, "Sorry, I didn't have time." Being Spirit-led in our activities is very important. It is a life-long lesson.
I am so happy this year that my Christian Neighbors get to have their celebration at almost the same time as us Muslims start Ramadan (tuesday). I feel God's blessing and spirit in my whole life now. #Blessed... Btw I love you for the sake of God and really enjoy listening to Diana's prayers. God Bless.
Hard to navigate through a third stay-at-home lock down order for Ontario Canada! But no matter what we must make sure that all four burners do work at whatever capacity! ( that's why the burner's have different level of intensity!) It's essential!! Love and look forward to having you and your family in my life right now through your thoughtful video's! They make me laugh, think , and motivate! May you and your loved ones be safe and happy!
Loved this video. Gave me so much perspective. Going to have to watch again. And the prayer at the end further calmed my heart. Blessings to you and yours.
Yes there is a great joy to recognize at Easter and all year long. It is hard sometimes to remember that when the chaos of life gets in the way. We all need to be reminded sometimes! Thanks!😃
Love this!! Haha One thing I talk to my boys about is that you carry your beliefs and spirituality into every aspect of your life because it carries you through it all and is apart of who you are... it isn’t just another burner. ❤️❤️💕 Love you ladies!
Girls, you are awesome!! The reality IS, we can't do it all!! There are seasons! Wonderful that you are making people aware of this reality in a positive way! Thanks again!!
I will be dating myself a bit here....but when I was a kid the gas cookstoves had pilot lights. Ours was in the center of the stove, between all four burners. You had to maintain it; if it wasn't lit the burners wouldn't work. That's how I think of spirituality/my faith. It should be in the center, and if it is not well cared for none of the four burners work the way they should.
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Perfect analogy!!
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I absolutely love this! Thanks for sharing 🙏❤️
what a beautiful image, Linda.
With chronic illness, my only burners have been health and family. I tend to feel guilty I'm not working or going to school like others in their 20s. This was validating! It also helps me to think of this time of extra focus on my health as "sharpening the saw" so I can more effectively do school/work/etc. later. This is the season for preparing for a better future and I don't need to feel guilty for not doing everything now. Thank you for your videos! 😊💗 I also love thinking as Jesus and spirituality as the common thread through everything!
I would say that our relationship with God is the stove itself - the foundation for the burners.
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I. LOVE. THIS!
Absolutely Susan! Without Jehovah God and His Son Jesus Christ we would never be able to get life to funtion👍 Psalm 83:18 KJV
Jehovah God’s Kingdom is going to save Jesus Christ’s followers - Matthew 6:9, 10😊🙏🏾🙏🏽🙏🏿🙏
Thank you so much for including the spiritual aspect of time management. He is after all the owner of our time!
God bless you!
Such a great analogy! For me, I don’t see any reason we can’t overlap our burners. I can go on a walk or ride bikes with my kiddos and consider it health and family. Invite another family and it’s friends too! I think if we talk about the beauty we see around us and God’s hand in our life while doing those activities get can be spiritual too. That’s just one example. But for me, I like to touch all of those areas of my life daily, even if it’s just a a few minutes. And I’ve noticed the benefit of small actions accruing and compounding positively over time.
I like mixing things like that too!!! Good for you for looking for beautiful opportunities!!!
I have found that when you sacrifice time to spend with the Lord, He always gives back 10 fold. If you spend time with him, He will provide time for @Family, @Health, @Work and @Friends. He doesn't generate more time in your day, but I'm always amazed at how the interruptions and distractions seem to lessen and scheduled activities become more harmonized. You just can't out give God. The Law of Reciprocity includes the use of our time. - "Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.” Luke 6:38 (ESV)
I think its crazy how your content just never gets repetitive or uninteresting - every single one of your videos have helped me so tremendeously - there are some that legit changed my life! and of some I remember every word you said, I mean who can say that of their content in these crazy oversaturated times;) THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Oh, I totally agree. I have thought the very same thing!
Yet
@@pamboatwright8281 so cool!;)
Well said! I feel the same !
I thought the same! Dawn is a great teacher and always interesting!
Ladies, I am so thankful for these Sundays with you, you have softened my heart back to the Lord. Thank you for sharing your hearts with us. 💜
Praise God that is good
I think our Spiritual Life isn’t a burner - it’s the fuel. When our relationship with God falls apart, it’s as if the gas line or electrical cord is partially blocked and we don’t have enough fuel to do anything. But when God is fueling our family relationships or our work lives, friendships or physical/mental health - that’s when truly amazing things happen!
Thank you for this “food” for thought today (and every Sunday)!
Anna such a good thought! May Jesus continue to bless you and your family
So true!!
Truth!!🙌
YES!
100% ☺️
Kudos to Diana for adding a Divine perspective. That peace that comes from union with Him will flow over to our families, to our work and to our health. He is at the center, Blessed be He!(Lewis)
Working two jobs over 60 hours a week this was a very needed video thanks for sharing ladies
Thank you for the beautiful prayer and message - it brought me to tears. I think it is a wonderful thing that you have had the courage to talk about God on your channel instead of keeping it "PC" and secular. Just you mentioning church or God in your life has been a great example to me over the many months watching your channel. A big thank you to you both
Dawn, I first found Cass on UA-cam, then you. But I love Diana. She actually prompted me to go back to the Lord
I love this so much! I'm so happy for you! Diana really is a wonderful addition to the channel.
I agree! I follow both Dawn and Cass and I’d LOVE more from Diana! She needs a UA-cam channel too!
So special
💕 Wow! I love this!
@@Mommang Diana has a UA-cam channel! Look for Diana K White
I think I need more Diana in my life. The 'fun' aunt who drops a load of knowledge on you and is smiling and beaming while you sit there and go, "What just happened?"
So much has changed in the last 12months I think we've all had to readjust our lives dramatically .. Im homeschooling, something I never wanted to do or imagined doing and at times feel a little overwhelmed but it is what it is and have had to adapt .. I found for us at least its defining roles and doing what we can to make it easier on each other eg. hubby works, I dont so I take care of 90% of the house stuff and he pitches in on the weekends to give me a break .. Health, family and friends is combined and we do more outdoor activities, we've also decided that Sunday is family day and in the afternoon everything stops and we make popcorn and watch a movie together or we play a board game etc ... Decluttering and minimizing has helped a lot because now I am able to keep up with the house stuff, also setting up a weekly schedule and doing an area a day instead of trying to do everything in a day .. also simplified dinners by utilizing the instant pot and crockpot more, Im making a Mississippi roast today and it literally took 2-3 minutes to set up, decided to make a baked potatoes to go with, which takes a couple minutes to wash and set up instead of peeling and mashing etc ... I think sometimes we over think things and make it into something much bigger then it has to be, Ive always been one of those that has grand plans and then stress for days but simplifying has helped, still learning and adjusting .. Im really starting to take the quote 'progress over perfection' to heart and its making a big difference in my life ..
Reading all of these comments. what a BLESSING you are to so many and what you have inspired and encouraged in people - so amazing! I love Sunday mornings with you too - it is always a great message and just what I need to hear - obviously so many others feel the same way.
I turned down three burners and focused on decluttering to take my house back. Talking about it as overtime helped me see it as a temporary main focus. It was an intense six weeks and I'm grateful for the nuggets and tots that kept us alive while I focused on other stuff.
Yes, and your decluttering has made space & time for other (more important) facets of your life!
This is exactly what I need to do now, yet I feel overwhelmed.
@@staceyscrivner1989 do the smallest thing you know you need to do. Dana says to start with the trash and the duh stuff you already decided on. It really helps. Are you in or interested in the Take Your House Back course? It was super worth it. I even used PayPal pay in four and that gave me six weeks to focus between the first and last payments.
I love your idea of overtime, wow!
I never thought of why the curtain was torn in the temple. I assumed it was to demonstrate the gravity of Jesus dying on the cross. Similarly to when people tore their clothes when they were angry or in anguish. Once you said it, it made so much sense. We all have access to the presence of God now. The curtain was torn to allow us in to relationship with God. Thank you for showing this to me. Love you both! God bless.
"The veil was rent in twain." Isn't that how the scriptures go? Tu, 04/13/2021
Matthew 27:51: "And behold, the veil in the temple was rent in twain, from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent . . . " and THAT is what happened when Jesus said: "It is finished. Father, into Thy Hands I commend My Spirit." Tu, 04/13/2021
I appreciate that the religious content is kept for Sundays, so I know what to expect for each video. I think that was very wise on Dawn's part. :)
I didn't know this was a thing! Did I miss her saying it in the video?
This is one that I will rewatch. So concise and succinct! Truly a blessing to have y’all’s perspective.
I just wanna say, I really really like you guys! And it's so faith healing for me to hear non crazy Christians.
Thank Jesus we have access to Him and in that access to the source of all our burners!
You two just make me smile and really feel like I'm not the only one who feels so overwhelmed sometimes (usually...) (Okay all the time)
I can't tell you what a blessing this video just was to me. Diana, your illustration from scripture was beautifully described (and timely!)
You two are lovely and bring such peace and insight and knowledge! Thank you, thank you, thank you! ❤🙏🏻
I'm in love with how your videos never get repetetive, and the the Bible recap always a blessing🙏
I also think some of these burners depend on your season of life. I am retired so the work burner isn’t an issue any more, but the family and health burners have taken on greater significance. If anything has replaced the work burner it’s frugal living because of less resources. I always try to remember the verse, “moderation in all things.”
This video felt like a huge hug from a friend. Love your videos.
The Bible Recap has been a blessing! Thanks for sharing this with us. HE is where the joy is! ❤️
I agree. -HE, Jesus, is also where I tap in to receive my strength... for getting “it” all prioritized and accomplished, however that breaks down for me and my responsibilities/life.
-You girls have a fantastically blessed week!
Love love love!! Especially the spiritual perspective y'all shared at the end. I've been in a place of feeling spread very thin. I'm a newlywed, with a new baby (first time mom at 42) and we take care of my 80 year old diabetic father. I've been a christian since I was 5 and serve on the worship team at my church, but because of having to put so much in so many different areas, the last few years my spiritual walk, has lacked. I love God and still pray throughout the day, but just don't always get the time with Him in his word and to really feel like I'm getting refueled to give out to others, but especially my family and home. And at times getting short with my family because I feel so stressed. Thank you for sharing all that you have and I can feel the stress falling away. God bless you both!
I’m enjoying this message with my coffee this morning, before getting ready for church. God bless you ladies, and your families, and thanks for the motivation and inspiration!
Well said!!
You ladies are a blessing to me while I am working, I listen to you. My health burner has had to be turned up with some health issues, I have felt guilty for my family because I am exercising and working the most now, fasting I miss dinner with them sometimes. I will turn those burners down for my family time to turn up when I can turn those other's down and try not to feel guilty. Thank you both for always inspiring and encouraging. Prayers for my healing would be amazing. Love Ya'll!
Health=You, and needs to come first. I put family, work, and friends way above myself in my 30s and 40s. Now in my 50s, I’m working to reverse my health issues. Make Health/You top priority! 🌷
Dawn, I have benefited soooo much from your vlogs over the past few years. You helped me get moving during a deep depression where at times all I could do was lay in bed watching youtube. I began watching things like your vlog to learn about getting rid of things, and your pal Cas at Clutterbug to get motivation and hacks to clean. You guys helped me get out of bed, and made a really down time in my life feel productive because even when I couldn't get moving, I was learning skills (and receiving nourishing encouragement) that I now use daily. This has freed up a lot of energy for me! So Thank You so much! and a deep bow to you!! I am on my own Spiritual Journey which has been majorly transformational for me. I have to let you know that it's not Christian, and because of my upbringing the religious talk sometimes slipping into your vlogs makes me feel really uncomfortable. I stopped watching for a while because I was never sure when it was going to happen- it used to be contained in a separate Sunday segment but it seemed like it had started slipping into others. However, I missed watching you- you have culled such a vast amount of knowledge and skills, and you bring such energy and fresh perspective and insight which I have been needing to renew my grip on "things." I love when people have a Spiritual life- it's so very important. I honor that and bow deeply to you on your path and I'm so happy that you have found your way- but I wanted to communicate that for some of us the preaching may be alienating. I think even if we shared the same faith it would feel jarring/ off-topic to have a sermon break out when we are here to learn about minimalism. Again- I respect whatever you do. Perhaps you might consider a more clearly delineated space for that? Or perhaps you could give notice when that's going to happen (or maybe even just the minutes it's going to happen) so I can skip it. I want to keep watching! The main thing I want you to feel from this post is just overwhelming gratitude! It's very clear that you are trying to create an environment of inclusion and community. Maybe everyone is just Christian where you live so that it may not have occurred to you that others may feel a bit excluded by it. Regardless, you're awesome, you do amazing work, and I LOVE YOU!!!
There is a cross on your griddle! He fits on all four burners!
I started using this concept around 2005 and it’s served me well. Different categories and different analogies but I stick to one focus at least a month, usually 3 months. I choose one major focus but a secondary is a high priority and I commit to what can and can’t be done to make it happen. We’re just coming out of an out of state move so as much as I may want to focus on something else, life certainly put some things in my hands so I have to do my best and make peace with it. Push goal and reverse engineering goals works very well.
Thanks, Diana. I need what you said today. It brought tears to my eyes and peace to my soul.
Thank you Dawn for creating this channel! Such a light in this world
thank you for this... thank you for the Biblical application... it has brought me to joyful tears❤️
Thanks for encouraging us and ministering to us. I really appreciate you both for your dedication to your "friends". ☺ (We who so enjoy your wisdom.)
The four-burner analogy is a good visual to help people realize how they are living each day. People have more control over their lives than they think. Evaluating and making small adjustments can really help make your life “lighter.” Both of you help so many people to live happier lives.
I look forward to your videos every Sunday. They always make me feel better. Thank y’all.
A tip for potty training: Create a treat jar and when they use the potty they get to pick a treat. It can be their favorite snack (example - small packs of gummies) or a sticker for their hand, just something they like. Nothing expensive. It helps remind them to go to the potty instead of their diaper. It works. Soon they will be going to the potty every time. As they advance a little bit using the potty, put on underwear instead of diapers. Get their favorite character underwear and they don’t want to mess them up. Just little things to make the process of learning to go to the potty easier and exciting. Hope this helps others in this season. God Bless Everyone.
So much amazing wisdom here! I too love the Bible Recap podcast & YouVersion plan. It has been an incredibly helpful part of my daily life. Also a fan of Atomic Habits, so thank you for dropping that here. I work at a church and our staff does weekly demos as a part of our staff meetings. One of the ways we do that is by reading a book together - atomic habits was one we did in 2019. You two are such a blessing!
Yes! We need to ground all/any of those burners in our relationship with the Lord. Start the day in prayer and reading His Word so He can equip us and we can love those in our families, at work, our friends, and love the bodies He designed for His glory. Great message.
I injured my hip 2 weeks ago, so I haven’t been able to exercise....today I decided to get back at it by walking on my treadmill during Dawn’s video....imagine my surprise as I worked on my health watching this important video.....thank you Dawn & Diana for your weekly blessings 💞
I hope there is NO regrets for speaking of the Lord in this post!!! As I was taking a walk and listening to this podcast, it’s Exactly what I needed to hear!! 🙏 Thank you, and keep it coming!!
I absolutely love these videos you do with your sister. They are always so helpful and encouraging to me, and the biblical portion is always so well timed. A week or so ago, I was having a lot of stress and couldn't fall asleep. My husband told me to try to think about something else, and said "Why don't you watch one of those minimal mom videos you like?" ( I am always talking to him about this channel and the things I am learning, lol). So I turned on one of your previous Sunday morning videos, and was so encouraged by the Word that I started crying a little bit because it was so perfect for what I had been feeling! Thank you for the amazing videos you are putting out that not only have been life changing in my home, but also spiritually uplifting!
I so look forward to your videos each & every one if them. Thank you Dawn & Diana💗💗
I'm loving this season of my life. No work, just keeping my home decluttered & clean. Helping our grown children with their darlings as needed. I'm currently getting the flower beds in order. I do not feel guilty sitting down & working a sudoku puzzle. I would like to encourage each of you to write or schedule a 15-30 min visit with someone you know in the nursing home. I visit my sister & I have gotten acquainted with the hard workers & residents. It truly is a joy!
If you don't know what to do or say to them, just talk about your little ones, your life, your animals etc.💜💙💗
Love it. The best realization I ever came to (wish it hadn't taken so long!!) is that my life/family/priorities don't need to follow everyone else's, and a popular 1-2-3 approach isn't necessarily a magical fix to my situation because there are unique elements for each person/family. It's ok to figure out what works best for the personalities that make up my family and situation. AND, those priorities change with seasons of life. I always used to try and copy everyone else and realized I need to take elements of what works for us and compile my own way. This basic truth is so helpful - you can't be 100% in all areas. It is freeing to know that.
I think it’s helpful to prioritize within each category too! I may not have time to maintain a group of friends, but I have time for 1 or 2 close friends, so I pour my energy into those relationships and don’t worry about creating a bigger circle. I may not have energy to create a perfect Instagram life for my kids each day, but I can make sure that we snuggle and read a book every night. I may not have the energy to eat super healthy and work out every day, but I can focus on just eating more fruit and always having fruit available in the fridge. Focusing on the one thing in each category that would add the most benefit and be the most doable and letting go of everything else in that category that I don’t have time for!
Love this Stephanie. So true.
Oh my goodness! I love this! “That everything we have is enough.” 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Great advice! Thank you! I love your videos! So positive and so encouraging and helpful! How can anyone give a thumbs down?
Thank you ladies for being real, relevant and bold. Thank you for being you. You do it so well.🙌🏾🙏🏾❤👍🏾
I want to let you know how much I appreciate your channel. I’ve been binge watching for a week or two and have already almost finished my “first layer”. It was a pretty deep cut but I know I can pare down more.
While my home wasn’t horrible, it was enough that I was overwhelmed to the point that in an emotional moment I went to a very dark place temporarily. That low point set me in search of a better way and that’s when I found you. I don’t remember looking up minimalism, I just had one of your videos show up on my home search. I believe God led me to you and I just want to express how grateful I am for your dedication. It’s truly inspiring, and my industry has even given my husband more initiative and momentum. ❤️
Sometimes our friends need us more than other times and vice versa. Sometimes our family has health issues so they need us more than normal - extended family is in this category too. I've been retired for about 15 months but my mom has been needing me more than she has before during that time frame. Also, other family & friends have needed me. Yes some of this is not under our control. Sometimes we just learn to roll with stuff. My goal was to exercise everyday after retirement but that has not happened due to these other priorities that I have mentioned plus others. But I have exercised much more than I did before when I was working. So basically we just do the best we can and adjust when necessary. This is good advice basically and it gets us thinking about things but it's hard to delete one category totally - maybe cut down as you said.
You put Jesus on the throne in the center of your life, and let Him adjust your priorities.
I needed to hear about burners today! I know that no one can be 100% at everything and I always and tell people that but not listening to it for myself. Thank you so much for this video!
Thank you both VERY much! This has given me a ‘permission’ that I haven’t been able to give myself. I am in a season where my ‘work’ is crazy busy, (dental office protocol during pandemic), I have a husband with some chronic pain and my father is struggling with depression due to a new life with my mother in a nursing home. I am not complaining just trying to be realistic. Here in Ontario we continue to be in lockdown which adds to the dynamics. Trying to use all 4 burners is impossible.
Also, as a Christian, I 100% appreciate the fact that you share your struggles and are ’REAL’ with us! Thank you again and again!
Yes! I am 100 days into The Bible Recap podcast! I huge thanks to you two ladies! I loved it so much that I ordered the book too! Absolutely amazing and life changing, thank you ladies for sharing this wonderful resource!
I love watching you two! I enjoy your messages. I work 12 hours a day. Hard to balance all four burners. Please pray for me, in a tough situation.
Wow.. this hits home in so many ways right now. I'm considering a career change from a place that I've been in for 14 years. It's a scary thought that I may not be making as much money but does that offset the continual stress and the differing values that make my life miserable? I don't think so. God doesn't want us to be miserable in His work. Having Him at the center of everything balances it all out. Thank you for sharing this perspective with us.
Hi happy Sunday. I have talked about watching your videos a lot. A friend of mine has a daughter who is married with children she talks about you also. I send my friend videos I think she will be interested in. Her husband has also started watching your videos with her. She asked me about your filing system she had watched a video where you had mentioned that. I sent her three videos this morning about that subject. She said I have inspired her and her husband to start decluttering. The compliment is actually because of you and your sharing of your life and your family with all of us. Thank you for all your help. Thank you for everything. I have learned so much. My home is my sanctuary now. I love my home now. Thank you.
Another wonderful Sunday video! Love that I can watch these videos the day they come out now that I am caught up. I truly love this idea of the burner because I think its true we can’t do everything and its important to remember that when we are in a busy season. But I also love the point of remembering to make time for those burners that may be turned down. One big change I made this year as a teacher is taking my work email off my phone and only working till 4-5pm as best as I can. It’s making sure that my family burner can come up more in the evening and enjoy the time with family especially during this third lockdown we are in right now in Ontario where we need to family and quality time. I also have made sure to put more self care time in for myself because why not take advantage of being home in lockdown and being in the present of my own mind and prayer. Thank you for the Sunday reminder and beautiful prayer. Love you both :)
Diana I really appreciate your explanation of the significance of the temple veil. Especially the tearing of the veil when Christ sacrificed His life for us. Great analogy for God’s presence being the center burner in our lives too. Dawn is right, we CAN allow ourselves to place other categories in our lives on simmer, while we turn up the heat in one category as needed. We’re not turning the other burners off,... we’re not neglecting the other categories in our lives. I’m so glad that you joined together on this video. Thank you both for sharing your message❣️🙏
The (4) burner idea is so neat. Back when I was working my job, I called it - keeping all the plates spinning.
Dawn whips out the white board and we get great information and encouragement! Thank you both! :D
Always enjoy the prayers at the end❣️ Thank YOUUU❣❣
Thank you Dawn and Diana! Your prayer blessed me so much😊
Bible recap is just wonderful. It has helped me so much.
Diana, thank-you for being real!
It's so refreshing!❤️❤️❤️😘
I randomly came across your channel a few weeks ago and we are on board.... All the way.
We have so much to get rid of, there's no more room to put it until the yard sale at the end of the month.
We thought that this is the perfect time to purge as we are painting and putting new floors in.
I have a pick up and my husband says we are going to bed to borrow a trailer to haul it over to the sale site.
15 totes of clothes, 8 boxes of books and movies, cabinets, chairs, dressers, hobbies/crafts, holiday items, antiques, collectibles, vintage aprons and fabric etc etc etc.
Even though the house is ti8re up right now because of the remodel, it's already feeling so much better!
It's share a picture of I could.
Oh! This was SO helpful. Thank you Dawn and Diana. I feel so much less resistant to this idea now. I especially loved the bit about thinking ahead to what you will need to adjust burners in the next season. I’m also in agreement with Diana about spirituality. As a Christian, I feel like our beliefs simply overlay how the burners function. I think when we feel like it is another burner, it is because we are relating it to what we DO rather than who we ARE.
Putting our trust in the Lord really makes the biggest difference in our lives. ☺️. Great job ladies.
I recently found a very helpful idea to set priorities (max 3) for only a short time (3-6 months). This took off the pressure to focus (always) on the things that are most important from a life point of view and let me, without feeling guilty, devote most of my time and energy to a generally less important but more urgent project (e.g. declutter to later have more time and energy for the family).
I noticed there’s no burner for STUFF! Before our family started our minimal journey Over a year ago our stove had a stuff burner and I’m so proud with your help we’ve completely removed that stuff burner!!!! Thank you both for your thoughts, wisdom, and encouragement! 🥰
Wonderful video ladies. I've been listening to you as I DEEP clean my kitchen & declutter. You are both so uplifting & positive. I love that you use this platform for Jesus ❤️💖❤️
Need more videos like this mom management with household and chores and time management love videos like this !!!!
Diana I hear you on potty training!! When we saw our pediatrician when our son was 3 and expressed our concerns in his lack of interest of anything related to potty training and his resistance when we discussed it, she told us that she wasn't worried unless we came back for his 4 year appointment and had the same complaints. Every child is different and has their own season. While he definitely delayed potty training, being older when he finally started he caught on quicker and we rarely had accidents. Your little one will get there whenever God has created their body and mind to sync up to be prepared for that step!
You two are so amazing and I love Tom in the mix too! The bantering makes me chuckle.
I am so grateful for the amazing opportunity that we have to talk to God whenever we want AND HE SPEAKS BACK!! Wow. We are not left alone or in the dark, He reveals truth to us line by line as we seek it.
Thank you for your great tips on how to manage our lives. You help me to be more able to feel peace.
Lovely to listen to you guys while I was hanging up washing. 😁
I was really relieved when Diane said that "spirituality" would go over all. Otherwise it implies that we would need to occasionally turn it down... or switch it off! But God is over all these parts of my life: He IS my family, I am his beloved child, and I want to reflect Him in how I interact with my family and with my friends; and He is my best friend; my work is all for Christ, He is my big boss; and as for health: spiritual health is vital! - if we're not working from a godly perspective in all these things, then we are striving in vain. In reality He is the one who enables us to do any of these things, and each part of our lives should be through Him and for Him. It's like He is the fire that enables all of these "burners."
Wow, I've been rambling on for a while... Sorry about that. But I hope it made sense, and was helpful for even one person.
Lots of love and appreciation for all your videos! And love and solidarity to all my fellow watchers! 😄
🇨🇦very well said. Yes, God over all.
@@Zorro-5515 Thank you! I could probably have been more succinct... 😆
Thank You for Your Blessings 🙌🙏
Oooooo that is such a good way of looking at healthy eating. The less junk I eat, the less mental and physical energy is needed to balance my health. That's going to be a game changer!
When my work burner was on full blast so was my sisters and we were lucky enough to have different busy months so in her overwhelming time I had her and her family over for dinner a few times a week and vice versa. It helped so much not to have to worry about those nights. You could also do it with a friend or neighbor maybe you do 2 nights and then they do 2 nights a week it also gives you that time with them so you combine burners. I also do bluetooth phone calls while walking to double burner then as well. Good luck
One also has to consider how they spend their time. If a person chooses to be on social media, tv, Netflix etc an hour or more a day or binges for 4 hours on a Friday night then the choice of the entertainment burner or escapism burner is up for that hour. A person’s perception of “busy” is relative to their mindset. Busy doing what? There is often a level of excuses... I have kids so “I can’t or don’t have time to workout, my house can’t be clean etc. Yes, maybe you can’t work out or clean your house in 2 hour chunks, but it doesn’t have to be all or nothing.
Thank you for having common sense !! I find this video to be a reach smh
I’m always amazed at how often I hear “I’m busy”... it makes me wonder (as a SAHM) what these people are doing all the time. After I’ved cleaned the house and made dinner I’m wondering what to do next lol! It’s good though, I like not being “busy”. But I think the social media and netflix binges makes people think they are busier than they are.
I agree, Dawn and Diana. During this season of being in our home, watching the world via media, being exposed to so much division and lack of respect, I found myself falling into that trap of judging and comparing and I didn't like it. It was changing me, and I didn't like how it was changing me. So I quit watching and following those things/people that were unhealthy for my spirit. I am the gatekeeper of what comes in and I was letting clutter come in. Just like the physical clutter, I have to say NO to the non-physical clutter. I had several reasons for decluttering my home, but it was my realization that clutter has been a spiritual distraction that has made me not give up this time.
Thank you for another great video.
I've got a 3 year old. When i returned to work they wanted me to work 12 hour shifts 6 days a week. I managed to refuse and only worked 3 shifts a week but I felt like I was missing my son's milestones. So I decided I wouldn't work more than I needed to.
So I cut right back on all spending and cut my hours to 16 hours a week.
It's the best thing I could of done, this time has been so important to me and my son.
I though I'd go back to full time when he started work, however now I'm going to stick with part time and home ed.
I couldn't care less thay we won't go on holidays abroad when it means I get to spend most of my time with my son.
Doing this also have me time to cook from scratch which is cheaper and healthier.
We have time to grow our own vegetables aswell.
Is it perfect no is it the best choice for us deffently.
My mom stayed at home with me and lived such a healthy balance that I felt was such a great example. I loved having that connection time with her and feeling important to her. I applaud your choice and I'm sure he will too when he is older. Different people have different priorities but I prefer the kind of life you described.
Thanks for recommending The Bible Recap. I started it a while ago because of your recommendation and it has been so good for my relationship with God. So thank you!
Loved the whole video. I don't "work" but I think of house work as that burner instead. The spiritual message was so good too! It is so important to recognize the Holy Ghost in our lives. I have been trying to teach my toddlers how to recognize the spirit, what it feels like and how the Holy Ghost helps us and protects us.
You sound like a mother. Mothers WORK all the time! Their job is NEVER done! God's blessings to you for training your young ones. John 3:16! Tu, 04/13/2021
I put friends and health together and play a team sport, great for your mental health and gets me out of the house and socialising. I’m a stay at home mum so family and work are really the same thing too.
I get together to walk and talk with friends! It has really helped get through this past year. We mask up and keep a distance, but still get to have in-person interactions... and exercise at the same time!
I wish there was a ❤️ button instead of just a like button.
Thank you both for your insights!
Me too...
I think that the Lord always gives me enough time to do everything I am supposed to do (including resting/recreation). If I don't have time to do something I'm supposed to do, it means I've spent that time doing something I wasn't supposed to do. I can't imagine Jesus telling someone, "Sorry, I didn't have time." Being Spirit-led in our activities is very important. It is a life-long lesson.
I am so happy this year that my Christian Neighbors get to have their celebration at almost the same time as us Muslims start Ramadan (tuesday). I feel God's blessing and spirit in my whole life now. #Blessed...
Btw I love you for the sake of God and really enjoy listening to Diana's prayers. God Bless.
Hard to navigate through a third stay-at-home lock down order for Ontario Canada! But no matter what we must make sure that all four burners do work at whatever capacity! ( that's why the burner's have different level of intensity!) It's essential!! Love and look forward to having you and your family in my life right now through your thoughtful video's! They make me laugh, think , and motivate! May you and your loved ones be safe and happy!
Loved this video. Gave me so much perspective. Going to have to watch again. And the prayer at the end further calmed my heart. Blessings to you and yours.
Yes there is a great joy to recognize at Easter and all year long. It is hard sometimes to remember that when the chaos of life gets in the way. We all need to be reminded sometimes! Thanks!😃
Love this!! Haha One thing I talk to my boys about is that you carry your beliefs and spirituality into every aspect of your life because it carries you through it all and is apart of who you are... it isn’t just another burner. ❤️❤️💕 Love you ladies!
Girls, you are awesome!! The reality IS, we can't do it all!! There are seasons! Wonderful that you are making people aware of this reality in a positive way! Thanks again!!
I look forward to my Sunday mornings with you two.
Me too.
"I can do it all" - "oh yeah, that was my 30's" 😳🤦♀️
#guily lol
I am so thankful to have the privilege to attend church each week. 🙏🏻❤️
Thank you for this video and especially for the spiritual content. ❤ May God continue to bless you both. 🙏💖
Thank you Dawn and Diana. I am so blessed to watch every video. GBU