We do not have to put so much pressure on ourselves as parents, nor do we have to hold our parents responsible for their misgivings or perceived failures. Life is our teacher and everything that has happened to us is with purpose, molding our identity, our character, teaching us how to be in this world
Unintentional Lessons Read More »
Everything becomes a sacred moment where we can’t help but be moved by the world around us. In moments where we can truly feel everything and see everything as the mystery and the miracle that it is, we are catching a glimpse of “Heaven on Earth…” the “Kingdom of God.”
Expedition Happiness Read More »
It is sometimes hard for introverts to be understood because although we love you deeply, we can only tolerate so much constant interaction with you before we feel ourselves start to fade into the darker places where we don’t wish to go.
Introverted Inner Work Read More »
“I’m trying my best!” I say to myself for the 10th time today. My child never stops making noise. I’m trying to work, not make her feel ignored, straighten up the house, make lunch, etc. and I am overwhelmed. I’m overstimulated. I’m an introvert and my energy is derived from time alone. My daughter never
Misconceptions of Love Read More »
I can see how tyrants turn into tyrants. They were probably trapped in situations where nobody heard them… nobody listened… nobody respected and so they became loud… they demanded to be heard… and they took respect! The pendulum swung powerfully and quickly in the other direction and the meek became the tyrant.
Sweetness in the Middle (this one is raw) Read More »
I’m a firm believer that when you ask, you usually receive although what you receive isn’t always what you’d expected. As I’ve been seeking more opportunities to be of service lately, my eyes have been opened to the # of people in my immediate circle who are hurting and in need support and love. Some
Suffering Close to Home Read More »
Relationships can be challenging. I’ve been working through my feelings around a certain person within my life these days. This is a person that I’ve been really close to in seasons of my life. When you’re close to someone it’s hard to watch them go through things that are beneath them. Sometimes it’s hard to
I attend church every Sunday and this year, my grandfather has been accompanying me. Usually I pick him up, but the past couple of weeks, he’s insisted on meeting me there with his own car. I find this slightly odd, but haven’t asked about it. As we were waiting to go into church this weekend,
Sacred Moments Slip Away Read More »
Last week when I’d dropped my grandfather home after church, he’d asked me what my plans were and I told him I was undecided but threw out some options of things I may do when we parted ways. As I drove away, I realized that asking me if I had any plans was his way
Sacred Moments / Distant Family Read More »
It’s interesting how people can be so close and over time become strangers. Whether it’s because feelings get hurt and do not heal in time for the relationship to mend or the lack of putting effort into the relationship, it never feels great when you run into that person and realize how awkward it now
Friends to Strangers Read More »
How is it that sometimes when you intend to help someone, you wind up hurting them? I’m asking this question this morning in light of an experience where I meant well in my honesty with a close relative of mine, but it somehow ended in my dining alone. As I sat alone at the table,
Shining Light in Dark Places Read More »