Hey y’all, welcome to More Lovin, the podcast that brings more laughter, light, and love into everyday life. I’m your host LeAnn Austin, and together we’ll rediscover the beauty of connection to your body, your mind, your spirit, and the people you love.
Today’s episode #203: More Lovin at Christmas
I don’t know about you, but I absolutely love this time of year. There’s something about Christmas that softens hearts ~ the kindness, the compassion, the giving, and the connecting.
Everywhere I go, I see little reminders of what truly matters. People slowing down to help someone in need. Kids and adults sharing music with their heart, and neighbors talking together just a little bit longer. And underneath all the twinkling lights and busyness, there’s this deep current of love, the kind of love that reminds us why we celebrate in the first place.
For many of us this, season is about the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. And one of the things that’s made that story come alive for me in such a real powerful way is The Chosen.
Have you seen it? It’s one of my all time favorite shows. I love how it makes Jesus and the Apostles feel so real, so human ~ laughing, crying, struggling, doubting, celebrating. You see their personalities, their quirks, their fears. It reminds me that following Jesus wasn’t and isn’t about being perfect, it’s about being present. About being willing to love, to listen, to serve, and to walk with others through the messiness of life.
And isn’t that exactly what More Lovin is all about? It’s not just a podcast name, it’s a practice, a way of living that invites more love, more peace, and more presence into our body, mind, and spirit every single day.
You know, as Christmas approaches, just a week away now, I’ve been asking myself: How can I bring more lovin and more Jesus into my everyday moments?
Because sometimes it’s not in the big gestures, it’s in the simple ones. A kind word, a moment of stillness, forgiving someone or forgiving ourselves. It’s choosing to pause instead of react, to notice beauty instead of busyness, to see people instead of problems.
Maybe your to-do list is a mile long this week. Maybe there’s family tension or travel stress. But what if, even in the middle of it, you took a breath, placed your hand over your heart, and whispered: More Lovin, More Jesus, right here, right now.
That’s my little practice, especially this week, to notice when I’m rushing or worrying and to invite Jesus into that very space.
Because Jesus is love, and when we bring more of Him into our lives, we naturally bring more lovin, to ourselves and to everyone around us.
So as you go about this week, wrapping gifts, baking cookies, or maybe just trying to catch your breath, remember this Christmas isn’t just a date on the calendar. It’s a reminder that Jesus and love are always with us, and every time we choose kindness, compassion, or connection, we’re sharing a little piece of that love too.
That’s the kind of Christmas I want to live. That’s the kind of life I want to live. More Jesus, more peace, More Lovin. Hmm, something to think about.
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Here’s to more Jesus, calm, laughter, fun, connection, and More Lovin. Have a good one and Merry Christmas y’all.
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Until next time. Keep choosing fun, connection, and a whole lot More Lovin. Have a good one y’all.