Unlocking Joy: Crafting a Life Filled with Fun and Fulfillment

Life will naturally create the hard. As you walk through the decades of life make sure you are marking them with something good for you to look back on. As moms, wives, women in leadership, business owners and sisters we notice when the things around us need our care. We see when others aren’t having fun. But we forget to see ourselves. We forget to transition our needs as our seasons of life change. We forget to live a little.
But it’s time to remember. It’s time to choose balance. It’s time to connect with the girl in you that laughs and plays just because. Doing too much of anything or holding something too closely, even a good thing, can create an unbalanced life. Watch this episode to gain practical tips on how to find the balance your soul desires.
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[@elementaryfundamentals]

21:29 My job kept me from fun because I’ll admit I’m a workaholic. COVID forced me to slow down and I’ve shift my work and my perspective. Jehovah has caused me to lose my independence and rely on those around me effectively relying on Him. Slowing down is his I found this channel - Thanks

[@user-qh9zq1cn9p]

I absolutely love this message. Thank you for this beautiful reminder Chrystal❤❤❤

[@03toya85]

I have enjoyed this message and this topic has been on my mind. Listening to this as I am at work in a position that causes me so much stress. Holding back tears, working on changing this endless cycle of dead ends. I need to flourish and enjoy life a lot more.

[@colleendawn-henderson5147]

I experience this same work situation for over a year,stress & toxic environment resign earlier this month!

[@elementaryfundamentals]

12:06 Sonic Happy Hour! I remember this. Enjoyment: video games, chatting while cooking in the kitchen, a week’s vacation (on discount), Reading while the kids are at the pool, petting the dog, watching a comedy show with the hubby and so much more when you look for opportunities. Enjoyment doesn’t have to be extravagant Thank you for this!

[@alexandracastro1362]

Thank you so much Crystal!🩷🌸🩷 I'm caring for my ill mom with late stage dementia. I've placed my work and personal life on pause to care for her for 8 years. I'm 50 years old and feel guilty when I go to the stores and feel like my moms missing out on so much because of her life quality🙏 My husband expresses that I need to ask my brother for help and then feel like he can't care for her just like I can. I will genuinely pray to God to care for her and I will take time off✝️📖✨️🙌✨️

[@JoyotL]

God Bless Chrystal for giving a reminder to people to have fun. ❤️

[@TabiEmilia]

God speaking to me again through Chrystal 😊 I have been listening to you since 2019, and you have been a blessing! Thank you, and God bless you 🙏🏿 Greetings from Finland 🇫🇮

[@elementaryfundamentals]

14:08 My mind is on vacation thinking of Tillamook, Alden, and Talenti. Mangoes are my new jam

[@bbronernewlylife334]

Amen🙌🏽, Crystal! Yes, this is fantastic. I've decided to love on me and enjoy my life to the fullest with the guidance of the Lord!!❤

[@ChrystalHurst]

Wonderful!

[@amaria164]

😮 Good spoke to me, I needed every bit of this my husband died in 2019 and I have been filled with loneliness not going and traveling because i don't want to be by myself not fun alone.. I'm going into my 65th year and I want to Enjoy alone or not. And then when she said come to the conference alone I know that was God talking to me

[@laurenjones6574]

I absolutely loved this message this was so needed in my current season❤ Thank You😊

[@NurseTEA24]

Thank you! I just exhaled listening to this message ❤ See you in Jacksonville NC!!!🎉

[@judybrown9278]

Good stuff mixed in with your funny, thanks for sharing always!

[@lisabartley6944]

I go get a ice cream cone usually Sundays after church walk a short walk to get a coffee and 2 chocolate chip cookies this last Sunday. It was a treat I went from 229 lbs from last August now I'm in the 150s 🙌🙌😭♥️🔥🔥❗❗❗LIFE IS TO SHORT ENJOY AND DO IN MODERATION OF COURSE. BUT ENJOY THE ABUNDANT LIFE THAT JESUS PURCHASED FOR US AT CALVARY IN JESUS NAME AND PERRRIOD

[@angelag.4160]

I can so relate Chrystal!!! I am that first born, type A, over achiever seeking to constantly check boxes 😀. My husband is totally opposite and keeps me grounded. Thanks for everything you do and reminding us to pause and have some fun.

[@sebrinamuhammad3460]

1st born here and Chrystal overachieving approach is so relatable. 😂

[@U_neekliss]

Wow so many nuggets!! Practical and insightful thank you so much for this! #funisworship

[@lifelivedinpurpose]

Wow I read the book of Ecclesiastes as well and found the same principles and have lived my life on that path. Thank you for a reminder to keep everything balanced in life. I had to share this with my friends and family. Wonderful message! God bless you!

[@ChrystalHurst]

Thanks for watching!

[@elementaryfundamentals]

Isn’t it amazing how sharpening skills doing it 3:01 prepares you for the task that Jehovah has planned for you. I enjoy listening to your show. 4:07 Be joyful!

[@elementaryfundamentals]

Also it’s okay if work and learning is fun. At least I enjoy working.

[@gaylemcelveen2260]

Coffee is the ice-cream. Fun meter is a 5.

[@mela4832]

Absolutely loved this message!!

[@diariesofagrowingcaramelqu6665]

This is such a great reminder to participate in my life, All the best Ladies! Thanks Ms. Crystal

[@latonyawright3312]

I am struggling, so glad to be here and to receive this message

[@ChrystalHurst]

Glad you stopped by!

[@donnathompson7546]

Chrystal I don’t know (yes I do) why God put this message in your heart BUT know this is truly along the way I’ve been thinking since I turned 60 this year (really it stated in my early 50s). I’m at the point in my life where I want fun, spontaneous spurts, impromptu moments, I want to dance fast & slow, I want to travel, eat good food, be romantic again and try new things. My life is an emotional roller coaster right now and. With me being close to retirement I want to have fun, meet new people continue building my business. All my kids are grown with their own families, my marriage is in the room mate mode yet I’m willing to do things on my own since husband is truly content with doing nothing but working and spend time with his friends. But yes I want to live and not become dry rotted. Life is too short to do nothing but breath. I learning that you have to build memories even if they are for yourself. Like you said I get to chose!!! And I chose life and to enjoy it until Jesus comes to get me. Thank you for this talk. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@lennisorocu6538]

❤

[@ChrystalHurst]

So glad you enjoyed this episode! So glad you are choosing life!

[@carlottaberry6527]

Thank you for this on time message. In a job that’s going nowhere and causes me daily stress. Im a person who takes pride in “taking care of my business” but this message confirms what I know I need to do. Literally out on leave because of stress. Prayers please that doors will open and I begin to experience more fun in my life and less “dry rot.” Thank you so much!

[@sebrinamuhammad3460]

I will be meditating on Ecclesiastes for a while. There’s a present need. Chrystal thanks for this on time message and opportunity to live joyfully!

[@ladrinaallen5730]

I completely agree!!! My husband and I are so focused on keeping everything together and in order and doing what the family needs we neglect ourselves ! I am so thankful for this it actually confirmed what I had already been thinking.😊😊❤❤😊

[@NeicyD14]

This was so excellent! ❤

[@paulahuerta9352]

Powerful wise words!! Thank you Chrystal! It’s always fun listening to you!💖

[@ChrystalHurst]

Glad you listened in!

[@BallroomLilliesandHydrangeas]

Thank You. 🤗 👏

[@lisabartley6944]

I Turned 49 years old on March 7th last month 🙌🙌♥️🔥❗

[@mawescott]

This is good ‼ Super great reminder.

[@dcw425]

Thank you! I needed to hear this and really need to increase the joy in my life.

[@SweettoothMarie77]

This is so helpful!

[@marycolman8287]

I went to the store to have fun to really take time to explore and really check out new products. I really enjoyed my time in the store for the first time. I wasn't tired out. That going to the can be fun.😂🎉

[@lisabartley6944]

Some Day I will make it to Texas To Come To Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship. I'm in Muskogee Oklahoma I'm navigating Where I was in the hospital this last Monday Coded for A Stroke 😭BUT GOD IM STILL ALIVE. ON APRIL 21ST I HAD A MIRACULOUS HEALING FROM SLURRING SPEECH AND SOUNDING LIKE ELMER FUD FOR ALMOST A WEEK ABOUT A FEW WEEKS AGO. MY BEST FRIEND CONFIDANT AND ONE OF MY TRIFOLD PASTOR'S WAS OBEDIENT TO DECLARE HEALING IN MY TEXT MESSAGE AND MY TONGUE WAS REALLY LOOSED 🙌🙌😭♥️🔥🔥🔥❗❗❗ PRAISE AND THANK YOUUU JESUS. I GO TO THE LOCAL QUIK TRIP GAS STATION TO WALK AND GET A ICE CREAM CONE ♥️

[@user-gx5nv4yk7v]

This is so great! Thank you!❤

[@ChrystalHurst]

You're so welcome!

[@tlas4577]

I like French vanilla ice cream with scoop corn chips with a Pepsi

[@joannabean829]

Thank you Chrystal!!!!!!❤ Amen🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@tampertp]

I needed this message. Thank you

[@ChrystalHurst]

Welcome!

[@rejoicenyashamupazviripo5418]

Thanks Chrystal always love your authenticity ❤

[@tamaratarere]

Chrystal you’re an accountant!!!! 😮I am currently studying for my CPA (Canada) pray for a girl coz I bet you know the demands of this 😅

[@ChrystalHurst]

You can do it!

[@pansycadien]

This has been a blast listening to.I will be celebrating my 69th birthday and I got to get some more fun in my life.Thanks again Crystal you have nailed this one again.Love you my sister I get to choose.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😄😄😄😄😄😄

[@ChrystalHurst]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the encouragement!

[@elementaryfundamentals]

16:41 Being content helps me to live my best life.

[@monalouise6996]

Soooooooo good. Thanks love 🫶🏾🙏🏾

[@halainnadozier5302]

Yes I’ve been enjoying new flavor mix this week

[@lisabartley6944]

I HAVE A HIBISCUS NAMED HENRIETTA MARIE HIBISCUS SHES OUTSIDE SUNNING. I BEEN DECLARING LIFE SHE HAS BLOOMED 🙌🙌♥️❗

[@rmechelle4230]

This was soooo good! Thanks for sharing, Chrystal!

[@hephzibahonlineevangelisti2072]

I was about to decide whether I should go fishing with my friends. Chrystal allowed me to go and make myself have fun. I would rather stay home and work. 😊❤

[@ChrystalHurst]

listen... I get that!

[@JoyotL]

😊Hey hello good evening our sister and good evening to everyone. I think that any kind of food can go togetner If one wants It to go together. 😊 I miss your mom (Chrystal's mom) although I didn't know her personally or meet her In person, I knew her In The Holy Spirit. You sound just like your mom. ❤️

[@bluoranges_8398]

Thank you for this😊 Much needed!!

[@strengthinstilettostv]

I LOVE this episode. Well I love all of your episodes but this was phenomenal & made my heart glad!!!!!

[@ChrystalHurst]

Yea for GLAD!

[@claudiapalomares3013]

Amen

[@JoyotL]

This Is a Wonderful reminder to have fun. ❤

[@ChrystalHurst]

It really is!

[@tjb2415]

I loved every minute of this , it truly blessed my soul! Thank you for sharing! ❤🤗

[@ChrystalHurst]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alphaandomega1332]

Loved this Chrystal and it was funny 😂😂😂😂.

[@l.butler9110]

Halleluyah!

[@elementaryfundamentals]

31:36 I’m a 5 only because I have kids otherwise I’m naturally a 10 with relaxation and work being things I enjoy

[@millicentscarlett5753]

I needed this message today!!

[@AM-cb4ev]

😮😢 LORD YOU ARE SPEAKING TO ME😢 ROOT ROT

[@chanel_dore]

I needed this!! Thank you

[@rosilandmalone5421]

AIN'T that the truth.... Plot twist, put off till tomorrow and have some fun TODAY 🎉

[@tiffanyweaver183]

💜💜💜

[@niladamaris1316]

I needed this !!

[@wisdom1273]

This is so good. Before I saw your video a few hours ago in planning my birthday weekend. I realize I need to find ways to enjoy my life. I need more fun not only living to work. May God bless you. ❤ ❤

[@ChrystalHurst]

Enjoy your birthday!

[@alishadennis7769]

This was so perfect for me and my daughter thank you love 💕

[@ChrystalHurst]

You are so welcome!

[@MrsCJ]

❤ this episode! #addsomefun

[@BleuJoy27]

Team Haagen Dazs😂rocky road the best❤

[@ezraesther620]

My big sister Abiala Gill is the same.....loves to work❤❤❤❤ Then the rest of us live for fun and don't like working 😂

[@crystalatkinson5852]

Best video yet 👏

[@ChrystalHurst]

Glad you liked it!

[@lauriebanksthepursuingactress]

Yaya. My sister is back.😊

[@rosilandmalone5421]

Schedule "IT" Choose "IT" ... What's YOUR "IT"❓️

[@lisabartley6944]

LOVE YOU CHRYSTAL EVANS HURST 🎇🗣️🎤🔥🔥🔥🤎👑🌸🥊🥊🏆💯♥️🔥🔥🔥❗❗❗

[@zaria418]

Thank you, this was fruitful and blessed me. Also, where did you purchase the paperback version of The Garden Within? I looked online but can only find hardcovers

[@ChrystalHurst]

It's an advanced reader copy. Got it because I interviewed Dr. Anita :)

[@zaria418]

Oh okay gotcha, thank you:)

[@lisabartley6944]

SAY IT 🗣️🎤🔥🔥🔥♥️🤎👑🌸🥊🥊💯🏆♥️🔥🔥🔥❗

[@LornaAnnMcCabe]

Also you never know if you will be health in a year, do it now if you can, I had accident and ms now for ten years bedbound housebound , do it now if you can

[@kelliefletcher7290]

If this isn’t me!

[@tiffanyweaver183]

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[@lisabartley6944]

Continued DEEPEST CONDOLENCES THOUGHT'S AND PRAYERS CHRYSTAL EVANS HURST AND YOUR IMMEDIATE AND OVERALL FAMILY IN JESUS NAME

[@ms.mcgraw7902]

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[@lisabartley6944]

5 👀🙃🤣😎🎇