Chronicles of a Healing Soul

Elizabeth Hayashi

Welcome friend! Together let's face tough questions about life, God, and health. Let's search for light in the darkest moments. I will share with you personal poems, prayers, and diary entries on hard topics, in hopes that you will feel known in your own struggles. Will you join me on this journey? Let's seek out hope together.

  1. May 28

    Empty Spaces #3 - Solitude vs Lonliness

    I recorded this episode for anyone who has felt isolated due to chronic pain or illness. In fact, the invitation extends to anyone feeling lonely at all. Hello friend! I know. I get it. I've been there. And today, I am exploring the idea of loneliness. What is it? What is the core need behind loneliness? Is it possible that solitude can actually be a tool to combat loneliness? It might sound like a far reach. But hey, it's worth exploring, right? Join me today as I share some from my story and also share a poem about someone in the Bible who also felt lonely and unseen. Support my Work: https://buymeacoffee.com/elizabethhayashi Subscribe to my Substack! ... My Reading: "Woman in the Desert" by Elizabeth Hayashi References: Here is the quote by my Substack friend who helped inspire today's conversation: "Solitude is a spiritual discipline, an intentional separating from people with the purpose of being free from the ‘need’ for people and our dependence on receiving their affirmation. Solitude also sets aside time to be alone with our Father. Loneliness is a manifestation of our dependence on the affirmations of people. Almost like a withdrawal symptom. Of course, affirmation isn’t bad in itself, but to depend on it for our peace is out of balance. Solitude counters the overbalance." (by Scott Boley; here's his Substack) Song reference: "I'll Be Here" by Joel Ansett Scriptures: "He has also set eternity in their hearts..." (Ecclesiastes 3:11) Psalm 139 Genesis 16 Music Credit: Kate Kody, "Butterfly;" all rights protected under the Creative Commons License; minor changes made to the length of the track.

    48 min
  2. Mar 26

    Why God Cares About Self Care - Encouragements for Pursuing Wellness

    So many things in life demand our attention that sometimes we forget about our physical health. Hey, I've been there, so I know. But today, I am stepping back and talking about the importance of prioritizing our physical health. Not because we need to measure up to some standard. But because our bodies have such inherent value. As a Christian, I talk about how God values our bodies and wants us to take care of ourselves. In this podcast, I also celebrate the invisible work being done by those who are seriously chronically ill or in pain. It does not always feel like a glamorous lifestyle. But it is worthy work done to honor a worthy body. Keep it up, my friend.  Support my Work: https://buymeacoffee.com/elizabethhayashi Subscribe to my Substack! ... My Reading: "Why God Cares About Self Care" by Elizabeth Hayashi Scripture References: "Don't grow weary in doing good..." Galatians 6:9 "Consider it all joy..." James 1:2-4 "He trains my hands for battle..." Psalm 18:34 "Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice..." Romans 1:2 "You are altogether beautiful, my love..." Song of Solomon 4:7 "He brings forth food from the earth..." Psalm 104:14-15 The verse about Jesus wanting the resurrected girl to eat... Mark 5:43 The verse about Paul telling his mentee to care for his stomach... 1 Timothy 5:23 "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit... 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 The accounts of Jesus death as referenced in my essay are Matthew 27:32-36; Mark 15:21-41; Luke 23:26-56; and John 19 "I am fearfully and wonderfully made..." Psalm 139:14 Music Credit: Kate Kody, "Butterfly;" all rights protected under the Creative Commons License; minor changes made to the length of the track.

    46 min

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Welcome friend! Together let's face tough questions about life, God, and health. Let's search for light in the darkest moments. I will share with you personal poems, prayers, and diary entries on hard topics, in hopes that you will feel known in your own struggles. Will you join me on this journey? Let's seek out hope together.