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Clinging to the Known
It’s a common misperception that only the most spiritually devout person can cross oceans and mountains to do this sort of thing, and it’s not a viewpoint that I’m not keen on upholding. The truth is that we were so comfortable in our life that in order to do anything of worth we needed to leave the nest, so to speak.
Good Grief
I’ve said goodbye to so many things since being here, and it is not an understatement to say that I was not prepared for any of them. There have been so many goodbyes. Grief, on the other hand, now that’s not quite so automatic.
Not Even Named
What about those moments when you’re honing in on a dragon? What happens when it’s taking all your concentration and discipline to defeat that which is in front of you? How do you make sure your back is safe?
The Weight of a Thing
Shocking confession: About a month before I was married to my husband, I went on a date with another man.
Ready For The Urn
When jumping off the couch too quickly means twisting an ankle or pulling a muscle, requiring two weeks of care and restoration, one can start to feel a little worse for the wear.
Jesus is Hungarian
We actually have more to learn and less to offer than we think, and the sooner we learn that the more useful we can be.
Kidney Beans
Well, this month has been a whirlwind and I’m in need of a fairytale ending, preferably not Grimms.
Turn Your Face Towards the Sun
As I’ve consistently said, this past year I’ve found myself in some of the darkest, coldest places internally; it’s been a real challenge at times. But even when I find myself in that cold place, I have still felt the warmth of the sun on the back of my neck.
One Year In: A Review
Never in my wildest imaginations could I have dreamed up what this year held for both me and my family.
Planks and Specks
Making sense of the world around us is sometimes a dizzyingly overwhelming task. I for one rely upon intuition a lot. But what happens when feelings lead us up the garden path?
5 Perks to Being the New Kid on the Block
Over the past few months, the challenges have been endless, but there have been some perks so I’m going to share five of my faves with you today.
Homesickness with a Twist and 5 Fixes
9 months in and homesickness has come to roost. I’m not gonna lie, once again I thought I’d be a little above this, or at least that it wouldn’t hit as hard as it hits everyone else. Always the optimist right?
Dancing in the Kitchen
Living like there is more to life is deeply connected to living well now. And while death brings that perspective, so can dancing.
Splish Splash My Opinion Is Trash
So how, as adults, do we achieve small moments of awakening without walking the wrong path for far too long? Well, first of all, we have to admit that most of the time we do not see the whole picture.
Writing in the Dark is Tricky
I come bowling in with my unadjusted eyes, squinting in the dark, and then writing about it for everyone to read. Bit of a cocky move really.
The Parts of Ourselves We Hide
Some of us are blessed with the ability to hunt out the ugly parts of ourselves, name it, and agonisingly carve it out. Some of us aren’t.
Multiplication
These people might feel like they’re caring for one small team, but their care and preparation are undoubtedly having a wider effect that we may never see or comprehend.
The Kids Are Spilling Out Of The House
It’s hard to understand a pain this deep from a distance. It’s hard to give voice to something this deeply unutterable.
Looking My Demons In The Eye
Do you know what’s worse than looking demons in the eye? Looking at the darkness and realizing that it’s just my own fallen state. That’s a tough one to come back from.