Have you ever felt defined by a mistake, as though a single error could encapsulate your entire identity? It’s common to attach our self-worth to our achievements or failures. Recently, I encountered a similar situation that offered a profound lesson in self-perception and value. The Incident: I love baking; it’s one of my ways to … Continue reading The Cake Incident: A Lesson Beyond Baking
I was looking at my list of items to accomplish today. As I pondered the list, an overwhelming sense of dread began to build. Each task, while necessary, feels like a small chip away at my freedom, making my free spirit feel hemmed in. This dichotomy between spiritual understanding and daily tasks often leaves me … Continue reading Always One More Thing
Every morning, I find myself seated in this chair, or another, when I’m elsewhere. I’ve come to anticipate that sitting here will usher in a sense of inner peace, enabling me to face life’s chaos with greater ease. Gradually, I’m realizing that neither the chair nor its location is magical. The practice itself is just … Continue reading Seeking Peace and Wholeness
“The early morning quiet, a time typically reserved for rest, often eludes me. Unlike most, my Sundays are not days of rest; they are days of work, leading and experiencing worship. I was reflecting on the why of this ‘sabbathing’ thing I practice weekly. A day to not do? Seems suspect to me and my … Continue reading Embracing Rest: Sabbath as Transformation
This morning, I settled into my chair much later than usual. It being Saturday, the one day I permit myself to wake naturally, my body took its liberty. As I came to, I was gripped by an inexplicable wanting, a sense of something missing. Often, my knee-jerk reaction to such longing is to acquire something … Continue reading The Space Within: Considering Our Deep Longings
The journey of introspection and understanding oneself is an ever-evolving process. Just as Descartes proclaimed the importance of thinking in defining our existence, it's equally essential to recognize the limitations of this perspective. Our thoughts are mere fragments of our entire being, and to box ourselves solely within the parameters of our cognition is to … Continue reading We Are More Than Our Thoughts
How much would you pay to go to the moon? Nothing. I am not really all that interested in traveling to the moon. I am still learning to take in the reality that is right here and now within the atmosphere. I do love a dark night of gazing at her majestic beauty.
At times, when faced with life's turbulence, the self I've constructed to protect my ego implodes. I gasp for air, trying to find my bearings. This contraction is a recurring phase in the rhythm of my existence. A particular vulnerability in my introspection gets triggered, and instead of expanding, I contract. My inner critic never … Continue reading Embracing the Ebb
Tasks constantly weigh on my mind, urging immediate attention. However, I'm realizing that my often-neglected lists shouldn't consume my thoughts on the Sabbath. Yet, their persistent calls beckon even as I pen this blog post. "Attend to me! Attend to me…" they seem to chant, even as I find solace in my chair. I take … Continue reading Beyond the List: Finding Peace on A Friday
What have you been putting off doing? Why? My traditional pattern for living has been to put off everything until the last minute. That way, there is a reason when it is not perfect. The longer and harder I work on a project and the more invested in the outcome I am, the more I … Continue reading Recovering Perfectionist
Infinitely Precious 