Hi All, Thanks for continuing to support the blog. I’m in the midst of a crazy season at work, which has led to a decreased amount of posts from me. Things should get back to normal next week, so thanks for holding on in the midst of sporadic posts. However, I recently wrote a piece on […]
Little bird, perch and rest, Inhale, exhale; catch your breath. Little bird, look and see, All that surrounds you, joyfully. Little bird, feeling so lost, Life feels full with fear and awe. Little bird, courage gain, Even though your heart be faint. Little bird, time to fly, Let them hear your […]
Last Friday was World Mental Health Day. Although I had another post scheduled for that day, I did want to take some space on the blog to acknowledge this day. Better late than never I suppose. Regardless of whether or not we ourselves suffer from mental health issues, we all know a family member or […]
I feel surrounded by questions right now. Almost as if these questions have formed a huge nest covering my head, one question indistinguishable from the next. So, I started to write my questions. Each one. These are the questions currently plaguing me. What am I doing? When will things change? Am I doing the right […]
Wait, you’re a redhead? Lately I’ve had a few people express surprise when I mention my red hair. This has surprised me as my hair color has been a defining feature for as long as I can remember. As a redhead, I have stood out in groups by virtue of having such a unique hair […]
I don’t know. This is a phrase I detest, if I am honest. I like knowing things. I value information. I appreciate knowing which direction I am headed. This is unfortunate for many reasons. Mainly, because I am not omniscient. Also, because knowing all the things does nothing but create the illusion that I am […]
I anxiously walked through the half-empty building, expecting someone to kick me out at any moment. My mom was much more composed. I had this deep feeling that I should not be there. And that caused me great distress. I couldn’t even quite explain it in the moment. I mean, if we had been kicked […]
Nectarine This is a nectarine to remember. Sweet, juicy, and perfectly ripe. Each year I look forward to summer and the promise of all its delectable fruits – especially the promise of nectarines. The less hairy sibling of the peach (and if it wasn’t for the fuzz, I would love peaches), it is one of […]
Tornadoes always fascinated me when I was a child. I mean, they scared me, but I also found the idea of them somewhat exciting. Growing up in Southern California, the unpredictability of earthquakes instilled a deep fear of when the next one would hit. Somehow, tornadoes seemed less scary. At least there was an alarm […]
I’m in the midst of a great story, but in this moment it does not feel so great. This sums up my life pretty well right now. A few months ago I had a sense that changes were on their way. I felt both excited and nervous as I anticipated their arrival. May 1 ushered […]
Sometimes the simplest truths are the deepest ones. Tonight I’m facilitating a retreat on Journaling and I mentioned how easy it is to give up once we miss a day or two (or twelve) of journaling. In those moments, it’s incredibly easy to give up and fall into guilt and shame. In fact, that often […]
Resurrection John 20:11-18 (NIV): Now Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot. They asked her, “Woman, why are you crying?” “They have taken […]