Exploring the Three Pillars of Balance: God, Self-Care, & Fun | Ep. 001

Host Vivian Cumins introduces herself and shares her personal journey of finding balance in life and the inspiration behind the podcast. She discusses her struggles with perfectionism, control, and pride, and how these led her to a point of burnout and despair. Through her faith and a series of challenging experiences, including a battle with cancer, Vivian learned to trust God and prioritize three pillars she follows for a balanced life—keeping God first, prioritizing self-care, and incorporating fun into her life.

Vivian Cumins is a writer, speaker, and podcast host who grew up in a small town in Oklahoma. She is also a career professional, a military spouse, a step-mom to two adult kids, and a “Glammy” to five grandkids. Although her name means LIVELY, Vivian admits she has not always felt lively. Her need to be perfect and in control led to an unbalanced lifestyle filled with work, self-inflicted stress and illness, depression, and anxiety. In 2020, after years of striving and mental exhaustion, Vivian rededicated her life to the Lord and vowed to relinquish control and submit to God’s will. Her newfound faith and commitment were immediately put to the test when she had to trust God to provide healing from stage 3 melanoma. Though this was a difficult time, Vivian claims she would not change a thing. That ‘wilderness’ season, she says, delivered her from a prideful spirit and set her free from captivity. It was also during this time that God began speaking to her in dreams. His voice and the challenges she faced taught her how to give up control and trust God, embrace imperfection, and recognize, then recalibrate, the unbalance in her life. Today, Vivian not only shares her testimony of preparation and deliverance, but she also provides valuable lessons and helpful tips for actively seeking balance, which starts with making time for God, taking care of yourself, and sprinkling in some good old-fashioned fun.  

POWERFUL QUOTE

"But He [God] was revealing to me, listen, if you do these three things, you’re gonna be good—you’ll be balanced.” - Vivian Cumins

LIFE VERSE

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord. “Plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” - Jeremiah 29:11

VIVIAN’S YOUVERSION 3-DAY DEVOTIONALS:

The Out of Balance Believer: Overcoming Satan’s Plot & Experiencing God’s Plan for a Balanced Life

https://bible.com/reading-plans/39346-the-out-of-balance-believer

The Diligent Dreamer: Discerning and Sharing God’s Messages with Wisdom

https://bible.com/reading-plans/40396

Motives That Matter: Achieving Balance Through Good Works

https://bible.com/reading-plans/41775-motives-that-matter

Aligned Ambitions: Goal Setting, God’s Way

https://bible.com/reading-plans/43313-aligned-ambitions-goal-setting-gods-way

CONNECT WITH VIVIAN

Website: https://viviancumins.com

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