Lisa Daniels, a mother, blogger, and social justice champion shares her wholeness story regarding the loss of her youngest son at the age of 25. She shares valuable principles on learning to let go, forgive, and make the choice to be healthy and whole in the toughest of life’s circumstance.
Her organization is in the process of doing research to serve the Englewood, IL. community. She also provides help to families grieving the loss of a loved one due to gun violence through her foundation (Darren B. Easterling Center for Restorative Practices).
At the same time, Lisa was experiencing the loss of her son; she was also going through a divorce that left her totally dependent on God. The experience challenged her in her faith more than anything causing her to grow tremendously closer to God and in her knowledge of God.
Lisa agrees that becoming whole is a process that we have to consistently make the choice to walk out in our relationship with God. She shared plainly that she believes she is here for God’s glory. Therefore, she does not ask the question, “Why me?” Instead, she asks the question, “What am I supposed to do with this experience?” How can God get the glory out of this?
Some of the things Ms. Daniels practices to continue her path to being healthy and whole spiritually, emotionally, and mentally include the below:
- Fasting & Praying
- Careful study of God’s word
- Consistent Self-care (Quietness, spa treatments, massages, and mediation & Exercise.)
Brief Disclaimer: There are several forms of meditation. As a believer, I do not suggest the mediation that is associated with the Eastern religions; however, mindful meditation and Biblical meditation where one quiets himself and focuses on what God has said is the type of mediation that I’d suggest. Pastor Bill Winston has an excellent book as a resource on this type of mediation (Meditation The Missing Link.)
Watch full video of Lisa’s interview below. Also, information for her organization and blog is also below:https://www.youtube.com/embed/fNlp8MVpDn0Lisa’s Blog: www.lisaddaniels.com
Organization link: www.dbefoundation.org
This interview was done in a series called, “Wholeness Stories” where I interview people regarding challenges they’ve overcome through practices principles shared in the book, “The Wholeness Action Plan.“
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