Loto Journal
Thoughtfully created content about somatic healing practices, neuroscience self-regulation techniques, and faith-based spiritual practices, Loto Wellness Collective’s blog focuses on the art and science of rest and renewal, drawing inspiration from the life of Jesus, monastic wisdom, and modern science.
Through personal storytelling and letter writing, follow our Founder, Jennifer Axcell, as she travels the 🌎 globe as a digital nomad exploring cultural expressions of rest and self-care.
Reader’s Note: In the Loto Wellness Collective blog content, except for direct quotes, the pronouns used for the One True God are They/Them in reference to the triune personhood of YHWH. When referencing Jesus specifically, the pronouns He/Him are used. In keeping with the canonical New Testament, God is also referred to as Father.
The Fruits of the Spirit Devotional: Cultivating Patience 🍎
Fruits of the Spirit Devotional: Bearing Fruit 🍋🍇🍎🍊
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." —Galatians 5:22–23
Lessons from the Garden 🪴
Just as plants follow their own natural cycles, gardening can reinforce your trust in God's timing. It teaches you to surrender control and have faith that things will unfold as they should. How is God actively working to instill trust that God's timing is perfect and that He is working everything for your good?