Violence is everywhere. It seems to press in from all sides—on the news, in our neighborhoods, in our rhetoric, even in our faith communities. When I look around, I see not only physical violence—wars, shootings, domestic abuse, political assassinations—but also the quieter, insidious kinds that are harder to name and often easier to excuse. Violence … Continue reading Beyond Weapons: The Many Faces of Violence
Recently, I’ve been reflecting a lot on endings—those that we see coming and those that catch us by surprise. Both have shown up side by side in my life over the past six months, each carrying its own blend of beauty and challenge. When something we know ends, and we don’t yet know what’s coming … Continue reading Embracing Endings: Living Each Moment with Reverence
If you’re anything like me, there are days when the weight of the world feels overwhelming. Sometimes it’s the big things—grief, heartbreak, or stress piling on—and sometimes it’s the slow, quiet buildup of small challenges that leave us feeling stuck. On those days, it’s easy to convince ourselves that we’re not making progress, that we’re … Continue reading Tiny Victories
Infinitely Precious 