Why Soul Care Matters
How are you?
Really. Pause for a moment and check in with yourself.
We have collectively been through a raging storm. How are you weathering it? Do you have someone you can process with bravely and safely?
Your story matters. None of us get through life without going through some stuff. We either attend to it or we ignore it. When we attend to it, we can work through it honestly and heal. When we ignore it, we usually end up dumping it all over the people we care about the most. We all have stories that include joy and pain, celebrations and losses. We are human beings with complex emotions, family roles and vocations as well as physical and spiritual needs. Our culture is one of busyness, making us too distracted to know what is stirring up in the deep wells of our soul. When we do notice, we ignore and bury it or attempt a false positivity as a means to work our way out.
Soul care invites us to attend to all of who we are. Everything is welcome.
There’s another way to live our life that invites us to slow down. We unpack our stories, attend to our joys and sorrows, and explore our shadow sides. This is sacred work, not meant to be fully done alone. We learn to lament and we learn to truly celebrate, without fearing either one. This one is a journey that leads us to inner transformation as we come to learn that we are made in the Image of God and are dearly loved. I believe soul care matters. I have experienced the gift in my own life as well as the honor of getting to walk this road with others.
So, this is why I am launching this new website! I want to better serve you, whether it be through written articles or via a relationship in spiritual direction, learning new spiritual practices, connecting theology to the way we live our life, or through understanding ourselves and one another better through the lens of the enneagram. This is a work of love for you, and I truly hope it serves you well.
Now, I would love to hear from you now! Please leave a comment below!
What is a joy you have experienced?
I don’t want to ignore the places of sorrow. If this is where you are, you are welcome to share this too. If it feels too vulnerable, feel free to message me so you don’t have to hold it alone.
October 31, 2021
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Dr. Wilson welcomes all clients, all without requiring adherence to any religious belief or creed. She values the diversity of humanity which includes differences in gender, age, race, ethnicity, range of abilities, sexual orientation, financial means, education, and political perspective.
Soul care is so important. I am at the beach clearing my mind now as the waves wash away my cares.
Ah! Being at the ocean is one of my favorite spaces for prayer. It’s something about the rhythmic waves and walking the beach that is so good for the soul! Enjoy!
Tiff, it has been such a joy to walk this process out with you. Thank you for the important work you are doing and for holding my story as I am trying so hard to find my place. You are a treasure and I am so grateful for your friendship.
Jade!!! It is truly an honor. You are so special. And I am deeply grateful for the work you have birthed. You listened so well, and exceeded my expectations for this beautiful web baby!
A joy I’ve experienced is having the opportunity to slow down through this tough season and watch my toddler change daily. It’s been a really tough, but really sweet journey.
Jennifer, thank you for sharing this. I think children have a special way of teaching us to slow down and be present in the moment.
I am so excited for you and this new adventure!
Lyric, thank you for cheering me on!
I love soul care and I love you tiff!! This blog is so great!!
Thank you so much Sarah! You are such a gift, and I love you too!
Great Stuff! Thank you for sharing these thoughts! I think it’s so important to realize that everything belongs.
Thank you! It’s a continual reminder for me too. 🙂
Tiff has helped me with my “soul care”. I recommend her with 5 ⭐️.
Thank you 😉 YOU are a 5 star!
On a cloudy day Tiff is a ray of sunshine. She has an open mind and will listen and hear you.
Interested to learn more.
Hi Jenny, my email is tiffwilsonsd@gmail.com and I would love to chat with you.
My joy right now is seeing my little ones personality start to shine! This age has been a learning process for all but it’s absolutely beautiful.
I love hearing this, Tabitha! Little ones are such a gift!
Such a good reminder today! The joy I’m experiencing now is the change of seasons. Self care looks like pausing, admiring the beauty that is everywhere and embracing the change that is to come.
Thank you for sharing this!
My current joy is taking a deep breath on the beach while I watch my kids run wild and free!
The beach has a special way of bringing out the wild and free! Enjoy!
A joy has been watching God provide in very personal ways.
This brought a huge smile to my face. I love hearing how God is meeting you in real and tangible ways. Thank you for sharing!
Looking forward to following your blog. It looks like it will be beneficial content. Good luck! May the LORD use you to enrich others.
Thank you, Kelly! I am really looking forward to writing more in this space. It will be nice to mix it up, as I am mostly doing academic style writing these days.
The joy of motherhood. So many can not experience it, while others loath it. Being a mom is awesome and terrifying at the same time.
Terri, you are perfectly describing paradox! So true!
My joy is that I have my next therapy appointment Wednesday! It’s so needed, and I’m so ready for it.
Good for you for knowing what you need and putting in the effort! Inner work is HARD. Way to go!
Honestly, I don’t know that I have much in my life that brings actual joy, but I do find a lot of peace walking the aisles of Hobby Lobby with a warm drink from my favorite coffee shop.
I so appreciate the honesty here. Sometimes it’s those seemingly little things that end up being the big things to bring us a moment of peace. So, here’s to walking the aisles with your favorite drink!
Early morning walks are a time for great reflection and prayer. They start the day as a new beginning for what is to come. Each day is precious and full of wander.
I love this, Lesa! I find that moving my body is really helpful for me in reflection and prayer too. It seems like I have a clarity while moving that is hard to come by otherwise.
Beautiful, Tiff. The joy I’m experiencing currently is the surprising, seemingly “secular” moments of the day (which I know we both agree- all is holy! All is sacred!) when I get to laugh. Even after it all- I get to laugh sometimes. That’s grace.
Friend, yes! Take those moments when you can get them! It’s all holy.
Love this, sister!
Love you!
This is great!!
Thank you Amber!
My greatest joy is the hope I feel for the future right now. Looking forward!
Thank you for sharing this, Suzanne! Hope is good for the soul.
Joys this week – having friends get good medical news after a lot of hard work; playing with a puppy, spending time dreaming about adventures. Thank you for the question and the moment to reflect!
Thank you for sharing all of these joys, Maggie! Especially thinking of your friends who received the good news. Excited to hear more about your adventures, too!
Just reading this post alone feels like a warm hug for the soul. I always look forward to all of your posts on social media and have learned so much from following you. I can’t wait to be a regular visitor to your beautiful new website too. Thanks for all you do and offer to others!!
Thank you, Shannan. This means so much to me, truly. I am so glad our paths crossed!
Watching my children learn and grow! It’s a great joy/privilege to be their safe space and the one they look to for clarity and understanding.
Ah, this is so sweet, Sarah! I love that you are using the language of being their safe space. My children were actually the main reason why I got into soul care in the first place. I wanted to learn a different way of being with God, for me and to teach them.
“Our culture is one of busyness, making us too distracted to know what is stirring up in the deep wells of our soul.” OOF did that hit me hard!
In a season of valleys right now and honestly small tiny wins are big sources of joy these days. Trying to take pauses and be thankful for the present instead of worrying too much about what’s to come.
This blog post is amazing and I can’t wait to read more 👏👏
It sounds like you are being really present! So often we miss the little things because we are so focused on the “big”. Thank you for sharing!