Pain has a way of narrowing the world. When it arrives—physical, emotional, spiritual, relational—our instinct is often immediate: get away from it. Distract ourselves. Fix it. Numb it. Move somewhere else. Do almost anything except remain in the place where it hurts. I know that instinct well. As an Enneagram Seven, one of my familiar … Continue reading Inhabiting Pain
As Thanksgiving arrives, many of us feel the familiar pull toward gratitude—toward naming blessings, gathering with loved ones, and pausing long enough to say thank you for the goodness in our lives. In certain seasons, that comes easily. Beauty rises to the surface. Life feels simple. Gratitude flows almost naturally. But there are other seasons—equally real, equally … Continue reading When Gratitude is Hard
