Newsletter for July 25th, 2025
/Walking my girls
What a Difference a Week Makes!
One week you can feel totally lost—overwhelmed with worry, anxiety, and fear. And then the next? You feel lighter, more at peace… but why?
For me, I’ve learned that if I don’t use the tools in my spiritual toolbox—especially prayer and meditation—I get squirrely. Seriously.
This week, I made the choice to commit. I’ve spent an hour each morning in prayer. I start my day with warm water, salt, and lemon, and then I dive into the Hallow app. I LOVE this app. Honestly, I don’t know where I’d be without it. Over the past year and a half, it’s been a total game changer—my number one tool.
I listen to the daily gospel with Jeff Cavins, follow the current series, and then I sit quietly in meditation for 30 minutes. That time allows me to reflect, pray, and just be. And in that quiet, I remember: I’m not alone.
The fear, anxiety, and stress? They melt away.
Here’s the kicker: nothing in my life has changed. I’ve changed.
Waiting for other people to change or expecting them to do what you want is not peace—it’s insanity. Trust me, I’ve tried. I’ve spent 56 years trying to control people, and all it got me was frustration. And let’s be honest—nobody likes to be controlled (even though we see it happening all the time).
But getting still… listening to God? That brings me peace. True, deep, soul-level peace.
I never thought I’d be someone who says that, but here I am: promising you, when you humble yourself and recognize there is only one God—and it’s NOT you—that’s freedom.
And honestly, who wants all that control? Letting go and trusting is hard, but pretending you have a crystal ball is exhausting.
Another thing I’ve brought back into my life? Exercise.
I’ve been getting outside before 8am (it’s HOT here in Florida!) and walking for an hour. It clears my head and connects me with nature—it’s the best way to start my day.
So here’s my advice:
👉 Invite God into your life—every single day.
👉 Get outside and move your body.
You’ll feel the shift. I promise.
Wishing you an amazing weekend—and I’m getting so excited that it’s almost August! I’ve missed recording my podcast so much!
And if you or someone you know needs support, I’m back coaching and ready to help. Reach out: elizabeth@elizabethchance.com
XO,
Bizzy
Host of Conversations with Bizzy
(Formerly Busy Living Sober)