I attend church every Sunday. I know that church is supposed to convict you sometimes. When we hear something that resonates in the core of our being and we are doing the opposite, it can help us to take notice and repent (change direction) so that we may have a more fulfilling life. Truth is
If you’ve read my prior post concerning consciously making a bad choice, you’ll know that I’m currently struggling through parenting an explosive child and know my stance on hitting as a form of discipline. However, I’m beginning to learn from those around me that there is value in tough love and that love doesn’t always
This week I got myself really worked up about a choice that I’d made that didn’t go so hot. I’m being incredibly vulnerable in sharing this story with the hope that it helps you to extend yourself a bit of grace if you’ve ever done something similar or found yourself in the pit of self-loathing
I’m hinging on a decision right now. I feel that God is calling me to move into better alignment with what brings me joy… my writing, Bible study, reading, and yoga. I am writing and compiling a bunch of essays, but I don’t feel that it’s enough. I am doing yoga roughly 3-4 times per
The other night my fiancé and I watched the movie “Bird Box” after I’d seen a few of my Facebook friends mention it while scrolling down my wall. The movie had a really interesting concept and kept me intrigued the whole way through even though it wasn’t the type of movie that would usually hold
Today my therapist drew my attention to the number of times I used the word “but” in our conversation. As I lay here in the tub, something strikes me about the word “but.” It is not “all or nothing thinking” as she put it. It is discounting one’s idea, dreams, beliefs, words, or inspirations. It
Kids have a way of triggering emotions in their parents. This morning as I was giving my daughter a shower, her lack of listening skills really got to me. Lately, I feel that I have been having to repeat myself one too many times. By one too many, I mean it’s literally like 6-10 times
When I was a child, I used to have a nightmare that it was my dance recital. In this dream, I was always somehow unaware that I had lined up with the wrong class and when the time came to get on the stage and dance, I didn’t know the moves, but was supposed to.
Many of you know I have a love affair with yoga. Today while practicing, what jumped out at me was intention. Every move in yoga, when practiced well, is based upon intention. It is the practice of intentionally holding poses in a certain way. It is intentionally putting yourself in uncomfortable positions to stretch the
Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that. Martin Luther King, Jr. Last night my daughter decided to have a mega tantrum after being asked to put
This morning, the universe played an interesting joke on me. My daughter’s picture day was today. We had gone out yesterday picking out her outfit and coordinating her perfectly so that she would look perfect for her school photo shoot today. This morning we got her dressed and I put extra effort into her hair
Feeling the pull to do something different lately has got me thinking about why a lot of us are living mediocre lives instead of diving in head first into our passions. When I say passions, I’m not referring to flights of whimsy or dirty deeds with the guy or girl down the street. I’m referring
This morning, I’m feeling rather emotional. I’ve been feeling called to write much more lately and have also been feeling pulled in the direction of faith-based healing work, though I’m not sure just yet if the call is a pastoral calling on my life. The only way I can explain it is that my thoughts
Today, I watched “The Prince of Egypt” with my daughter and watching the story I realized that I’m starting to have a spiritual breakthrough in the same way that Moses did. I realized while watching that Moses learned to see with spiritual sight when he realized that he was not Egyptian, but Hebrew. He suddenly
If you read any of my recent posts, you’ll see that I’ve been working through pride. I took today off in order to use the remaining time I have on the books so that I don’t lose it at year end. You’ve got to love those “use it or lose it” policies. Anyhow, after a
This morning as I was reading, my daughter was playing in the living room. She was acting a bit hyper and throwing herself around without a care in the world and as she thumped on the ground with her body, I kept telling her to be careful with her body because it’s the only one
Last night, I read a beautiful passage by Thich Nhat Hanh from the book Mindfulness and Meaningful Work (though I read it as a passage in Spiritual Literacy by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat). The next time you have a tangerine to eat, please put it in the palm of your hand and look at
I’ve always believed in God, though at times my actions did not indicate this. While I believed, I did not behave in a manner that honored God in myself or others. Jesus Christ had one major law… to love others as yourself, which breaks down into 2 laws: Love yourself Love others For a lot
When I first started going to church in December, my pastor always made comments about a war happening between God and Satan and admittedly at first, I was a bit dim to what he was saying. I had just recently been awakened to the fact that I was “sick” and needed healing. I use the
If you read yesterday’s blog post, you’ll note that I received a revelation about pride being at the root of some of my problems as they relate to my dissatisfaction with some of the individuals I work with. Oddly enough, as I wound down yesterday evening and chose to continue the book that I was
My day started off a bit rocky. The 5-year-old diva who lives under my roof decided that she did not want to be a cooperative member of the familial unit today. I’m not entirely sure if she just woke up on the wrong side of the bed or what transpired, but she was adamant that
Yesterday while praying in my car on the way to work and listening to one of Rick Warren’s earlier sermons, I was answered with “arrogance” in respond to my request to God to point out anything in me that offends Him. I started laughing and said, “Thanks God.” They say, “ask and you shall receive”
Creativity courses through my veins like a runaway sleigh calling me to take its reinsRunning as fast as I can to catch it It comes and goes like a freight train If I fail to take hold, it’s gone so fastLike a bullet looking for a victimIt speeds right pastOn to the next targetIt strikes at last Making
Journeying inward can lead us to consider dreams that we’d given up on. At this point in my life I’m waking up to realize the truth of who I am and the nature of work that I was created to do. My love of writing has been reawakened within me. Ever since I can remember,
As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, “Let’s cross to the other side of the lake.” So they took Jesus in the boat and started out, leaving the crowds behind (although other boats followed). But soon a fierce storm came up. High waves were breaking into the boat, and it began to fill with
Yoga is teaching me that it is possible to find ease in the midst of disease. Disease as far as I believe is any moment where we feel our ease in life slip away from us. When this occurs many of us admit defeat. We grumble and complain. We sing songs of “why me?” Yoga
I’ve been practicing yoga for about 6 months now and have been so blessed by this practice. Sometimes, while practicing I gain deep insights as though the universe speaks truth into my heart. I started practicing mainly for the spiritual aspect. I had an experience where I felt myself drawn nearer to God and had
Trillions gather in your name They work day and night, but not for fame Without recognition or any pay They go about their business day after day Coordinated in the highest form of synergy Not caught up in bureaucracy Steady on the move, consistently ready On and on with consistent energy Supporting their mission They
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in life, it’s the power of using your voice. I tried my best to speak the truth and shed light on the stories of people who are often brushed aside. Michelle Obama – Becoming As I read this quote, it really resonated with me. I feel at 34 years
To start an endeavor we are nervous to try To say goodbye when you know it’s time That’s what faith is for To explore beyond your own neighborhood To believe that everything will turn out for your good That’s what faith is for To recover from loss though it’s hard to bare To have strength