We live in a culture of fixing. Everything from cracked screens to broken hearts to complicated systems—we’re told there’s always a way to make it better, quicker, neater. And often, that desire to fix comes from a good place: love, care, even hope. But lately, I’ve been learning—and relearning—a difficult but freeing truth: not everything … Continue reading Letting Go of the Need to Fix
I’m grateful to be back with you after a few weeks away. I’ve been away tending to family matters, particularly caring for my father, for whom I hold medical power of attorney. His health has been fragile, and these past weeks have required my full attention. Thankfully, Dad has improved enough to begin physical therapy, … Continue reading The Gift of Presence
A Path to Meaningful Living There’s an old song by Roxette that says, “Listen to your heart when it’s calling for you.” And while that may sound like a simple sentiment, I believe there is a profound truth in it—one that goes beyond fleeting emotions or momentary desires. When I talk about listening to your heart, I … Continue reading Listening to Your Heart:
We have entered the season of Lent, a time in the Western Christian tradition marked by forty days of preparation for Easter. This season is often characterized by self-reflection, self-awareness, and sometimes self-denial. Last week on the podcast, I talked about this, and today, I want to explore a specific practice that has helped me … Continue reading The Power of Setting an Intention
There’s a striking line from the movie A Knight’s Tale that has lingered in my mind for some time: “You have been weighed, you have been measured, and you have been found wanting.” It’s a sentence meant to condemn, to declare that someone is not enough. And yet, how many of us have felt the … Continue reading Embracing Your Unique Worth
Letting Go & Taking Up As we step into the season of Lent, we enter a sacred period of reflection and renewal. Traditionally, Lent is a forty-day journey leading up to Easter, mirroring Jesus’ time in the wilderness—a time of fasting, prayer, and discernment. For centuries, Christians have observed this season by engaging in practices … Continue reading Lent as a Path to Transformation:
A Simple Practice for Grounding and Peace Life can be overwhelming. The world around us often feels chaotic, unpredictable, and uncertain. In these moments, fear and anxiety can take over, clouding our thoughts and pushing us into fight-or-flight mode. But what if, instead of being swept away by the storm, we took a moment to … Continue reading Checking In With Yourself:
Nourishment for Body, Mind, Heart, and Spirit When we pray “Give us this day our daily bread” from the Lord’s Prayer, it’s easy to think first—and perhaps only—of physical sustenance. Bread is, after all, one of the most basic, universal symbols of nourishment. We all need food to survive, and asking for daily provision is an acknowledgment … Continue reading The Deeper Meaning of Daily Bread:
The post dives into how we often get stuck in "either/or" thinking and miss out on the beauty of "and." It highlights that embracing connections amid differences leads to deeper understanding and compassion. By reframing how we interact with ideas and relationships, we can find unity in diversity and celebrate our shared humanity.
In a world often marked by division, it’s easy to feel disconnected—from each other, from the earth, even from the divine. But what if our understanding of connection could be deepened by the very language that Jesus spoke? This week, I’ve been reflecting on the Aramaic word Alaha, a word that holds profound meaning and … Continue reading Sacred Unity: The Deep Connection of All Things
Infinitely Precious 