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The WHEN — the ordered healing day

The Daily Rhythm

From the first light of waking to the close of night, the ordered day that heals, drawn from Scripture and the wisdom of the ancients.

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"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven."

Ecclesiastes 3:1

Who this book is for

Every reader over fifty whose days have grown scattered, and who longs for the quiet, healing order that the old and faithful ones always kept.

What it is

Not a strict timetable but a gentle rhythm, taken up one hour at a time.

The chapters, one by one

Below is the full walk-through of what you will find inside, in the order it appears.

  1. Introduction: The Body Was Made for Rhythm
  2. Chapter One: The First Hour, Waking the Body Gently (water on waking, the morning tonic, gentle movement, thanks)
  3. Chapter Two: The Morning, Strength for the Day (a simple breakfast, morning light, the walk)
  4. Chapter Three: The Midday, The Main Meal and the Rest (the largest meal at noon, the short rest, the afternoon walk)
  5. Chapter Four: The Evening, Lightening the Load (a small early meal, closing the kitchen, calming tea)
  6. Chapter Five: The Night, The Deep Work of Rest (the dark cool quiet room, the anointing of feet and hands, sleep given over in peace)
  7. Chapter Six: The Weekly Rhythm, Work, Rest, and the Sabbath
  8. Chapter Seven: The Rhythm of the Seasons and the Years
  9. The Quick Reference: A Healing Day at a Glance
  10. A Closing Word: Small Things, Kept Faithfully
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A look inside

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Chapter One: The First Hour, Waking the Body Gently
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Chapter Three: The Midday, The Main Meal and the Rest
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Chapter Five: The Night, The Deep Work of Rest

The Handbook This Book Walks Alongside

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God's Pharmacy

The foods the Lord laid out for our healing, organized by what your body needs.

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Foods That Betray You
The Healing Kitchen
Ancient Wisdom
Live Long and Strong After 50
The 7-Day Reset

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The writings in this book are shared for reflection and are not medical advice. Please speak with your doctor before changing what you eat, especially if you take medicine.