My dad would often say, “If it doesn’t fit, don’t force it.” It’s one of his quips of wisdom that I’ve held onto. I’ve found wisdom doesn’t always arrive with answers. Oftentimes, it shows up as restraint. The older I get, the less impressed I am with certainty. Quick conclusions feel efficient, but they alsoContinue reading “Wednesday Wisdom | Don’t Force It”
How You Move in the World
I recently read an article by Isabella Chase about people who say goodbye to their pets when they leave their house. Being a cat parent myself, the title caught my eye. There are many ways to move through the world. Some people move fast, strategically, and loudly, leaving evidence everywhere they’ve been. Others move moreContinue reading “How You Move in the World”
Before the Well Runs Dry
I’ve learned firsthand the toll ministry takes on your body and your mind as well as your soul. Last January, unable to continue, exhausted, and done, I was diagnosed with PTSD and suffering from Complex Bereavement. PTSD for those who don’t know is post traumatic stress disorder—something I used to think only happened to combatContinue reading “Before the Well Runs Dry”
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