More than a Machine: Your Personal Dreams Have Value

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of personal dreams and creative pursuits in preventing burnout and enriching life.

What is something you’ve always wanted to do? Discover why your God-given dreams and creative pursuits matter—even when they’re not “ministry related”—and how they can actually protect you from burnout and add richness to your life and work. In this episode, Bernie, Amy, and Stacey offer practical, grace-filled ideas for naming your dreams, taking small consistent steps, and investing time and resources in what brings you joy. Share some of your dreams with the rest of us!  💭 Workshop: How to Guard a Dream [ Available here ] ✍️ Connect with Stacey at One Word Editing : https://www.onewordediting.com/ Global Trellis: The Podcast Join Insiders

People in this episode

Hosts: Amy Young, Bernie Anderson

Guest: Stacey

Topics covered

• personal dreams
• creative pursuits
• burnout prevention
• joy in life
• practical steps

Keywords

• dreams
• creativity
• burnout
• self-improvement
• joy

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Organizations: One Word Editing

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