Christina's Blog

What does stewardship mean, and where would we apply it? Stewardship is an act of trust, intentionally caring for what has been entrusted to you. It extends to all areas of life, resources, time, attention, and relationships. It is not ownership, but responsibility. True stewardship creates balance: it adds margin, sets boundaries, and provides freedom within discipline. It invites refection: how am I honoring what has been entrusted, and does my care fulfill its purpose?

Some practical applications

1. Finance/resources: A zero based budget, utilizing the never 100% rule, donating time, money, or expertise. Investing or saving that align with your values.
2. Space/environment: Keeping your space organized and uncluttered. Reuse items and or recycle. Create space that encourages creativity, productivity, and peace.
3. Relationships: Be truly present, and practice active listening. Set healthy boundaries. Invest in support, or a mentorship.
4. Time: Track your time over the next week and identify your leaks. Schedule priorities first, set boundaries with your distractions, phones, social media, excessive meetings, or endless emails.
5. Health: Align activities with your natural rhythms. Prioritize sleep, nutrition, and gentle movement. Notice what drains you and what gives you life, adjust accordingly.
6. Personal growth: Self refection regularly. Utilize tools like journaling, mediation or intentional reflective pauses. Invest in learning, and seek feedback. Audit your habits, what serves growth and what does not?
7. Spiritual: Sit in stillness, observe your thoughts and emotions without judgment. Practice gratitude. Identify your natural gifts and share them with others.