I wrote an essay I planned to edit and post on my blog a while ago. But life got busy, and the article sat in my save folders unedited until recently. Realizing it had been a while since I published anything new on my website, I thought perhaps I would finish editing and share. After…
Thoughts come and occasionally turn into words or phrases that we share out loud with others. (For me, sharing words frequently takes the form of social media posts.) And as we share out loud, we hope our heart behind the words is understood. That others gather the full intent of what we are trying to…
My hands feel numb, stiff, swollen, and cold as ice as I write. This new symptom of Multiple Sclerosis flared last year, and it would seem to enjoy the dance between seasons and temperature fluctuation. Each time I pray it will fade once the next season fully emerges, and so far, it has. The reality…
While my faith in God informs who I am and who I am becoming and is woven into the words I write, I don’t often write specifically about faith. It is a simple story on many levels yet also complex, and I’ve struggled to find words that share not just a story of faith but…
We are well-connected and yet lonely people. I have read several variations of similar statements noting that while we are the most connected people, we are also some of the loneliest people. This statement feels like a conflict; connected people should not be lonely. My brain hears the word connection and associates it with words…
I’ve been wrestling with comfort, defining and understanding a healthy approach to comfort. Google comfort, and you are likely to find quotes and articles about stepping out of your comfort zone in order to achieve greatness. Article after article will tell you that living in your comfort zone keeps you in a mental state that…
