Episode 080: God's First Assignment Was Not What You Think (And It Changes How You Treat Yourself)

What if the most overlooked wellness practice in Scripture was hiding in the very first chapter of your Bible?Today is Earth Day - and it turns out the Bible has something to say about caring for creation that also changes how you think about caring for yourself. The Hebrew word behind God's first assignment to humanity is the same word used in one of the most beloved blessings in all of Scripture. And it reframes self-care in a way guilt never could.In this episode, we walk through the surprising connection between stewardship, stress science, and how you treat your own body - plus one small practice backed by research that takes less than ten minutes. In this episode, you will: Discover what God's very first assignment to a human being reveals about how He wants you to treat yourselfUnderstand why even brief time in nature measurably lowers your stress hormonesWalk away with a simple practice that connects caring for the world around you to caring for the one within youSCRIPTURE HIGHLIGHT: Genesis 2:15 (NIV)Research note: This episode references White et al. (2019) in Scientific Reports on nature exposure and wellbeing, and Hunter et al. (2019) in Frontiers in Psychology on brief nature experiences and cortisol reduction.Ready for your next step?FREE 5-Minute Daily Reset (instant download):YourNextBestStep.com Weekly encouragement + practical tips:YouTube @CoachJanetJ Instagram: @janetjjaecksIf this episode resonated with you, please follow/subscribe and share with a friend who needs their next step.  One small step. One day at a time.