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As I'm reading chapter 2, "Thinking", and the idea that lack of peace is the root of so much of our mental health, my mind keeps going back to the scripture Isaiah 26:3, “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.” There's definitely something to that.

I found the first chapter interesting. One thing that I've been using as my "mantra" for the past several months when I feel situations are getting out of control is this: "Just breathe". I've even had to tell a couple of friends I've been present with who are getting upset over a situation, "Just breathe. It will be okay." They may think I'm crazy but it works.

"And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground (body), and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life (spirit); and man became a living soul (soul)." Genesis 2:7 (KJV)

The mystery of the soul has plagued
mankind for centuries, but this we know, the body without the spirit is dead (James 2:26). So where does that leave us regarding the soul? 🤔 There is still a lot to unpack.