Episode 147 - Hold Fast: Tuning Our Souls to be Attentive

As the pace quickens and responsibilities pile up, it's easy to confuse urgency with importance. When everything feels demanding and immediate, perspective can slip, anxiety can rise, and clarity can fade. In those moments, fasting may be the most disciplined and necessary response. There is strength not just in moving fast, but in knowing when to fast — to stop, reflect, and stay grounded in purpose. In this episode of Educators Among Us, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer with School Growth, explores the layered meanings of the word fast, and fasting, and why educators must understand the difference.  Scott defines fasting not simply as abstaining from food, but as a broader practice of intentional restraint. He explores fasting from distractions, habits, influences, and assumptions that quietly shape behavior and decision-making. This episode emphasizes that wisdom, rather than just knowledge, is what distinguishes effective educators who seek excellence on purpose.     Takeaways — Speed and urgency will never replace wisdom in the race to get things done — Fasting can mean restraint, reflection, or stepping away, not just abstaining from food — Pressure often exposes what truly controls our thoughts and habits — Delayed gratification is a discipline that strengthens leadership — Overconfidence can replace curiosity if humility is neglected — Wisdom matters more than knowledge in lasting influence — Holding fast creates space for patience, clarity, and better decisions — Intentional pauses can restore perspective in demanding seasons   Chapters 00:19 Introduction 01:18 What Are You Worried About? 03:04 The Meaning of Fast 04:11 Fasting 08:17 Conscious Choice 11:18 Hold Fast 11:56 A Coaching Question   —-----------------------------   Educators Fellowship is a non-profit organization that encourages educators in their calling and in their faith.  www.educatorsamonguspodcast.com www.educatorsamongus.com https://www.edfellowship.org/   Sign up for weekly encouragement messages here:     Buy the book, Love'em and Lead'em, here:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottebarron/ https://www.facebook.com/SchoolGrowth/ https://twitter.com/schoolgrowth https://www.linkedin.com/company/school-growth