Feasting and Friendship

I have a question for you, and I encourage you to pause for a moment before answering. Get quiet, if you can, and let the question pass through your noisy thoughts and settle deep into your heart. 

Are you flourishing?

Now, what that entails for each of us will vary, but at a gut level, we probably have a good idea whether or not we are blooming where we’ve been planted. A quick scan of our mindset and habits can provide all the clues necessary to determine whether we are thriving or merely surviving, whether we are living in a state of chronic overwhelm and dread or growing in fruitfulness and using our gifts to spread joy, hope, and light. 

This morning, Cynthia and I recorded a special bonus podcast episode with our Back to Basics co-creator, Olympus Rusu, all about rediscovering the lost art of flourishing. In it, we each shared our definitions of “flourishing” and the obstacles we must overcome daily to tap into it. We dove deep into our shared desire not only to flourish ourselves but also to foster an entire movement of communal flourishing, where we spur one another on to be people of Resurrection: serving, creating, and growing throughout every changing season of our lives. I encourage you to listen to the episode (it releases on Friday) and consider joining us for our ten-week Back to Basics program, launching May 11, where we'll explore perspectives, rhythms, hobbies, and connections rich in beauty, creativity, and love. Click HERE to join the waitlist and begin a journey of renewal! 

And speaking of love and beauty, we are THRILLED to announce our first-ever Filled With Less LIVE EVENT! A night of Feasting and Friendship at Saint Basil Farm! This event will include a farm tour and a special dinner in the grove. Meet the three of us, make new friends, explore local restaurants, hiking trails, antique shops, etc. Visit local monasteries! It would be an absolute joy to feast with you! 

So are you ready to flourish? Start today. Start small. Look outward and up, toward Christ and your neighbor! Make room in your mind and heart for new possibilities!