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
Hello, beloved. Lately, my time in meditation, study, and journaling has been heavy. As I sit with the world we share, I see and experience chaos and uncertainty. There’s a dissonance—like we are moving away from recognizing the beauty of the world and the gift that it is. In this pondering, I’ve been reflecting on … Continue reading Seeing the Divine in Diversity
In our fast-paced culture, particularly in Western society, we often equate our worth with our work. We work overtime, take on extra hours, and feel guilty if we pause to rest. This mindset can rob us of something essential—the joy of truly living. The concept of a seven-day week, with six days of work and … Continue reading The Joy of Play: Rediscovering the Sacred Gift of Fun
Hello, beloved. How are you today? And I really mean that—how are you truly? Not just the surface-level “fine,” but from the depths of your being. If you’re anything like most of us, you’ve probably found yourself carrying concern, even anxiety, about events in the world—be they global, local, or deeply personal. Life is full … Continue reading Letting Go in Times of Uncertainty
I diligently pursue that which is freely given to me. This is the spiritual truth I am increasingly discovering. Raised in a world and a culture that predominantly values what is "earned," I have subtly subscribed to the notion of continual effort required to attain a place on the spiritual journey. However, I've come to … Continue reading Rediscovering Spiritual Truths in Every Moment
What's something you believe everyone should know. Do you remember a time when you felt you weren't good enough? When you felt pressured to prove your worth to the world? I've never shied away from sharing what I believe is crucial for everyone to know: each person, each being, is infinitely precious and unconditionally loved … Continue reading Unearthing Your True Value: More Than Just Achievements
What makes a good neighbor? The English word “neighbor” has its origins in Old English meaning near-dweller. It was proximity that defined the neighbor. My first thoughts go to folks adjacent to me. After that initial thought, however, I realize there are bigger implications to the word. The world is getting smaller What defines distance … Continue reading More than Proximity
periodically I come across quotes I find particularly moving. Today was such a day and here it is. Enjoy! Every single creature is full of God and is a book about God. Every creature is a word of God. If I spend enough time with the tiniest creature, even a caterpillar, I would never have … Continue reading The Gift in All Creatures
What's something you would attempt if you were guaranteed not to fail. Failure is a part of living. Almost anything we try has the potential to disappoint us and others. Failure is the great teacher. Failure teaches the lessons that success almost never does. The lessons that failure teaches me remain with me more intensely … Continue reading My Teacher, Failure
Who are your favorite artists? One of my graduate school requirements was to take an art class (yes, in seminary!). In the first class, I remember vividly the professor, herself an artist, said to us: Everyone is an artist. Then she looked carefully around the room, meeting each set of eyes, saying, “Yes, you are … Continue reading Everyone An Artist
Infinitely Precious 