Give yourself permission to slow down. Jodi Grubbs did not give herself permission for too long, falling headlong into the endless rush and exhaustion of hustle culture. After leaving her childhood home on the island of Bonaire in the Caribbean, she had assumed the rapid pace and stress of city living in the States. Soon she realized God was bidding her to a return to the "island time" of her past. In time Jodi found sanctuary and ways to care for her soul by making space for God, others, and herself. Evoking the contentment she once had in the gentle rhythms of Bonaire, she learned of another path: a path away from burnout and toward restoration. And she invites you, too, to grasp a sustainable approach to life anchored by the forced pauses of spiritual practices and an openhandedness before God. Each chapter offers slow-living shifts to help you put the concepts into practice. Begin to rest and let go of the need to keep up, as you learn to live slowly. Includes a six-session group guide.
"If you need a slow-living guide-a guide out of the crush of noise and the exhausting speed of life-Jodi Grubbs is a gentle sage who has faced suffering and heartbreak. She shows us the road less traveled-into a far more meaningful life."
Ann Voskamp, author of One Thousand Gifts and The Broken Way
"In a culture that overvalues hustle and undervalues wholeness, finding spaces that honor our God-given humanity can be a challenge. Yet in Live Slowly, Jodi Grubbs compassionately and authentically invites us to a way of being that roots us in our truest identity as God's beloved. This book is a love letter to anyone feeling overwhelmed, out of alignment, and tired of pushing beyond their limits. I'm deeply grateful for Jodi's words."
Aundi Kolber, licensed professional counselor and author of Try Softer
"The deeper I got into this book, the more my shoulders dropped and the deeper I exhaled. Jodi Grubbs has written one long permission slip that you were not made for hurry and production, chased by impossible expectations; you were made to live asa beloved child. She teaches that the more you learn to keep in step with the pace God has given you, the more you are able to love expansively. Jodi practices what she preaches. Just like her book, whenever you're in her presence, your shoulders drop and you exhale slowly, knowing she has plenty of time to enjoy your company. She's her Abba's daughter."
Summer Joy Gross, author of The Emmanuel Promise: Discover the Security of a Life Held by
