Tag: Spiritual Formation
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Fix Me! – November 5, 2013
I suspect I’ll never fully recover. From anxiety. From overworking. All in the name of being seen. When I was younger, I saw healing as a means to an end. It took years for me to even admit that I needed to be healed. Then, healing was sought out in hopes of (if I’m honest)…
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thresh·old – October 31, 2013
thresh·old noun \ˈthresh-ˌhōld, ˈthre-ˌshōld\ 1: the plank, stone, or piece of timber that lies under a door : sill 2a : gate, door; b (1) : end, boundary; specifically : the end of a runway (2) : the place or point of entering or beginning : outset 3a : the point at which a physiological or…
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Slamming into a Wall – October 8, 2013
Last Thursday I hit my wall. You know. The Wall. The wall you hit when you just can’t keep going on at your current pace. The wall that unleashes all your emotions, tears, and exhaustion like an avalanche. Marathon runners talk about this wall they hit towards the end of a race. Then their legs give out and they do a crazy…
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Turning a Corner – September 10, 2013
I turned a corner this summer. To be honest, I didn’t think it was possible. The year preceding it felt sad and lonely and confined. It seemed to stretch on forever without end. I actually don’t think I realized how hard this year was until now, as I look back upon it. It’s funny how…
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Remembering Syria – September 6, 2013
Last Sunday, Pope Francis called the Catholic church together to pray and fast on behalf on Syria this Saturday, September 7. I may not be a baptized Catholic, but I plan to join in on praying with my Catholic brothers and sisters. I’ve been praying for this dear country the last few months and it…
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When There Isn’t An Easy Answer – July 26, 2013
Some days I am confronted by the fact that there is not an easy answer. Not surprisingly, this is not welcome news to me. Or to anyone. The reality is though, I live in a world that is overflowing with situations that cannot be explained with an easy answer. My post the other day dealt…
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Transition and Grief – July 19, 2013
In the Bible, we’re given glimpses of the grieving rituals in Israel. At times, this included hiring a professional mourner. Yes, that is a person hired to cry, wail, and beat their breast when a person dies (but the real question is, does it have good medical benefits?). Again, this is a culture that values…
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Every Pot has its Lid – July 12, 2013
I have the joy of living with two single women. Some of my favorite moments with them are when we commiserate about singleness and the woes of dating. The other night one of my roomies shared a profile she’d come across on a dating site. As she read this man’s profile it quickly became clear…
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Resignation or Risk? – July 8, 2013
Last Thursday I had my monthly meeting with my spiritual director. I shared with her about the surprising experience of my birthday and how refreshing it was in light of this challenging year. As we continued to explore this past year the word that came to mind for me was “resignation.” So much of this…
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Modesty Musings – June 28, 2013
Last April I attended Q LA, a gathering to discuss ideas for the common good. The event is structured similarly to TED, where each presentation is under 20 minutes. At Q, presenters speak for 18, 9 or 3 minutes. One of the talks I heard came from Jessica Rey on modesty. This past week, I’ve seen…