Many of us have been self-isolated for weeks, if not months. While many of us have more free time on our hands, we’ve noticed a shift in our energy and physical output. I, for one, am not sleeping well, and I know I’m not alone in this strange phenomenon. On top of that, most of us are not moving as much as we usually do, since we’re inside our homes. How do we prioritize our health when our movement is limited?
Today we’re turning back the clock and hearing part of a previous episode of Ministry Monday, called “Physical Health and the Pastoral Musician”. Played in February 2019, former Ministry Monday host Matt Reichert interviewed Dr. Paul Schafer, a doctor from the Minneapolis region. We hope it is a good reminder of the things we can do to take care of our bodies, now and once we’re back in our churches for ministry again.
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For more information about Dr. Paul Schaefer and his work, visit his biography page on the Lakeview Health website.
For more on the conversation of self-care, check out the January 2019 issue of Pastoral Music, titled “Musician, Heal Thyself: The Delicate, Necessary, and Elusive Art of Self-Care”. It can be found in the NPM Digital Resource library, accessible to all NPM members at no additional cost.
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