The Myth Within Podcast
Nurturing Grace: The Divine Equation of Love & Preventing Burnout – A Sacred Journey: Where Myths Unfold and Potential Awakens
Are you a chronic caregiver, natural helper, or over-giver who feels like you’re running on empty? In this episode of A Sacred Journey, we dive into Dr. Thomas Maples’ insightful essay, Nurturing Grace: The Divine Equation of Love.We explore the "divine equation" from the Gospel of Mark—loving your neighbor as yourself—and why internal self-nurturance is a non-negotiable prerequisite for sustainable service. Learn why you "can't pour wine from a broken bottle," how to integrate the "holy no" to protect your boundaries, and practical ways to practice silence through Lectio Divinaand the intentional pause.
- Nurturing Grace: The Divine Equation of Love & Preventing Burnout
- The Chiseling of the Soul: Finding Mercy Beyond Guilt and Shame
- Filling Your Cup: The Discipline of Loving-Kindness
- Fill Your Glass: The Disciplined Practice of Loving-Kindness
- The Architecture of Joy: Navigating Darkness to Find Your Light
Summary
In today’s episode, Dr. Tom continue his exploration of the mythological characters Echo and Narcissus from a lens of social and cultural egocentrism and its effect on personal development. — This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thomas-maples8/message

