Fill Your Cup: Season Your Soul At Any Age

By: Candice Crear

It’s that time of year again. Winter is here, and while you’re filling your cup with hot chocolate, make sure you’re seasoning your soul with the grace of life. Whether you’re in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, or beyond, we all have different ways that we bask in the seasoning of life. Being intentional with taking off the Superwoman cape to care for yourself always paves the way to success. Your mental, physical, and spiritual health are important. Women of all ages season their souls in a variety of ways. We spoke with seven women and asked: How do you season your soul?

“I season my soul by spending time alone, going for a spa day, and finding time to really sit in thankfulness. Being by myself and reflecting on the beautiful blessings I have in my life, helps lift me when I need the boost. Something I recently started doing that I find motivating and inspiring is cooking my way through my great-grandmother’s cookbook. She made the best cakes, pies, and cobblers and was the first person I ever baked with. Cooking and baking is an art, and making the same recipes I made as a little girl is very grounding.” ~Jacqueline Officer Trammer, 20s

“Each day I take the first hour for myself. Sometimes I hop up immediately, work out and pray, while others I simply lay in bed quietly before attacking the day’s tasks. I have learned that while I thrive off connections with others and engage to make a difference, purposeful private pauses are needed in my life. It is in these quiet moments (few and far between) that I receive revelations and creativity, can practice appreciation for where I am, and envision the plans ahead.” ~Ivy Williams, 30s

”Every morning I begin by thanking God for the day while I’m stretching in bed. I begin with a grateful heart. I sip a Stevia[1]sweetened coffee as I read my Bible and fill my spirit with God’s word. This allows me to focus on Him first, and then everything else falls into place. By setting this specific intention, I’m ready to face whatever the day may hold.” ~Jody Trierweiler, 40s

I season my soul by facing the reality in which I’m in instead of wishing for what cannot currently be. There is so much happening in our lives around us—even more nationally and globally. I find that when I face what’s coming at me with real-time questions, the facts at hand, and the emotions it evokes, it takes less time and energy long-term. Facing the loss of family, clients, and friends as well as hardships with business, getting that cancer diagnosis, or having to navigate a team member with a mental illness—none of it is easy. These are the times to season with sweetness. I take time daily for silence, gratitude, and some laughable silliness. I refuel with reading inspirational nonfiction and end the day as I begin each one, with an ‘I love you’ to and from my husband.” ~Fabi Preslar, 50s

“I season my soul knowing my unwavering love for family and friends is the core of my being. I season my soul freely offering my gifts, talents , and hospitality to all who call on me. I receive gratification from helping and serving others which seasons my soul, because it helps me to know that I am giving my best. Best of all, I season my soul through my relationship with God.” ~Cerese Simpson Pennington, 60s

“During high school, I wanted to be a social worker to help children who didn’t have homes. While attending Jackson State University, I transitioned this goal to become a teacher to help and support children in their abilities to learn and to be productive citizens. I season my soul by touching the lives of others. It touches my soul at its core. Having been reared in the Mississippi Delta, I learned early that my village was a foundation to my spirit of helping others. Our community of neighbors, aunts, uncles, teachers, church family members all played a role in seasoning my soul. As I reflect on my life, I am grateful that God has allowed me to witness the various seasons of life to understand that like the seasons, we can enjoy life and help others to do the same, whether it is spring, summer, winter, or fall.” ~Dr. Tamara Lindsay Roberts, 70s

However you season your soul, do it a little more often. It truly adds richness and flavor to your life.

While many choose to wallow in self-pity when life doesn’t deal them a full deck of cards, Candice Crear chose to convert her life into a greater purpose. She is the CEO of From Fatherless to Fearless®, a nonprofit organization. For more information about Candice Crear, visit www.FromFatherlesstoFearless.org

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