So, I’ve done something bold. I got the big chop.
Yep—me and my hair are having a fresh start. And let me tell you, it’s not just about aesthetics or damage control. It’s about relationship.
This week, it hit me: we often think of relationships in terms of spouses, children, friends—and yes, our relationship with God. But there’s more. Have you ever thought about your relationship with things? With your space? With your work? With… your hair?
For me, chopping off my hair wasn’t scary. It felt freeing. It felt necessary. Sometimes you’ve got to go back to go forward. And in that backward step—whether it’s a reset, a rest, or a realignment—you gain clarity.
But here’s the deeper layer I found myself peeling back: what about our relationship with ourselves?
And then I thought of Jesus.
Have you ever considered how Jesus related to himself?
Let me paint this scene for you: storm’s raging, disciples are panicking, and Jesus… is napping. I mean, deep REM sleep on a tossing boat. Me? I’d be pacing and checking the weather app—again. But not him. He knew how to practice peace. He knew how to rest. That, friends, is a deep, grounded relationship with self.
And that wasn’t a one-time deal.
He woke up early—on purpose—to pray. Not for show. Not because it was trending. But because he knew that his soul needed it. That time in the mountains, those nights spent in prayer? Self-care.
And don’t get me started on the wedding in Cana. Jesus didn’t skip the celebration. He knew when to be in the crowd, when to recline at the table, and when to withdraw. That’s balance. That’s healthy relational awareness—with God, yes, but also with himself.
So why does this matter to you?
Because here on the Eve Speaks platform, we’re diving deep into the six areas of success—and this season is all about Relational Health.
We kicked off the year pressing into God’s presence. Then we pressed into mental transformation. Now, it’s time to press into our relationships—starting with the one we often neglect: the one with ourselves.
Do you keep the appointments you make with you? Or do they get postponed behind everyone else’s needs?
I’ll be real. I’ve canceled on myself more than once. Said I’d take that walk. Never did. Said I’d journal. Skipped it. But something shifted recently. I’ve started scheduling coffee dates with myself. Yep—me, myself, and I at Panera, sipping and reflecting. It’s sacred. It’s healing. It’s necessary.
Because the truth is: if you don’t fill your cup, you can’t pour into anyone else’s.
So I urge you—let’s take a page from Jesus. Let’s normalize setting boundaries, taking naps during storms (figuratively… or literally, if you can swing it), and showing up for ourselves. Let’s press into that higher relational health and honor the person you’re becoming.
Need help figuring out what that looks like for you?
Let’s talk about it.
Click the link below to set up a personalized consultation with me. Let’s get intentional about your relational health—because you deserve to know you, so you can grow you, and rise into the superior version of yourself.
Your Biggest Cheerleader,
Eve Speaks Team
