In this episode of Space for Life, Tommy discusses the common struggle of living a purposeful, meaningful life while also creating space for rest and joy. He shares insights from a talk he gave at the New Canaan Society in Richmond, Virginia, addressing this tension. He narrates his own life journey, from being overloaded while running multiple businesses and church commitments to hitting rock bottom and finding hope through discovering the importance of margin. He outlines four key steps to living a life of purpose with margin: knowing your purpose, knowing your principles, identifying your big rocks, and accepting the dance of balancing work and rest. Tommy emphasizes the importance of clarity in one's purpose, having non-negotiable guiding principles, and having routine practices like daily time with God, weekly reviews, and observing the Sabbath. He concludes by encouraging listeners to embrace the challenge and possibility of living a purposeful life while maintaining space for joy and breathing room.

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Tommy and Patricia unpack a simple way to set the stage for your best year ever in only 3o minutes!

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We can truly experience the joy and peace of Christmas by embracing the lessons taught by Jesus Christ from the manger. In this episode, Pete Bowell, author of Hope for a Season, joins Tommy Thompson to discuss the true meaning of Christmas and delve into the powerful concept of "manger ways". Pete shares personal anecdotes about his family's Christmas traditions and the impact of his granddaughter's birth on further understanding Christ's humility. Learn how to embrace the true spirit of Christmas by prioritizing relationships, practicing gratitude, and seeking opportunities to serve others in genuine humbleness.