Stewardship. To some, it’s largely a religious word — and often attached to money. Outside of finances, our culture doesn’t talk much about the idea of stewardship. That’s unfortunate.
Why? Because it’s a matter of two perspectives: Stewardship and ownership.
Ownership is simple: If I own something, it belongs to me and not to you (unless we’re co-owners). As the owner, I’m free to do whatever I want with it. Ownership can breed entitlement. This is mine, I bought it, you can’t have it.
Stewardship, on the other hand, is about managing someone else’s resources. These resources — or blessings — have been given to me and I’m responsible for managing them well.
For me, self-care is a matter of stewardship. I have been entrusted with one life. As much as I often think otherwise, my life is not my own. It is a gift, albeit a complex, often confusing gift.
How well this one life turns out is affected by how well I care for my body, mind, and spirit.
Along the way, will I encounter environmental factors beyond my control? Certainly. Genetics will play a part. In large part, the actions of other people are beyond my control. Like you, I’m only getting older.
Where I do have the ability to choose, I want to choose well. I want to be a good steward of the one mind, one body, and one spirit I have been given.
What does this require? What do good stewards have in common?
- Good habits
- Good attitude
- Good friends
- Good execution
- Good ability to take corrective action
What else would you add to the list?
"I'd love to help you create the life you've always wanted" - Ken
Ken Hensley
I’ve been helping people and organizations get unstuck for nearly 30 years. Whether it’s a one-on-one coaching session or speaking to hundreds at a large conference, I find great satisfaction in helping people reach their God-given potential.