We live in an age of noise, conflict, and unrest. 24-hour newsfeeds shout at us incessantly, our neighbors are on edge, and the weight of uncertainty makes even the most grounded heart feel unsettled. In challenging times like ours, how do we live out love, kindness, and gentleness in our daily lives? The truth is,Continue reading “Being Loving, Kind, and Gentle in Tumultuous Times”
The Gift of Limits
If there’s one thing I’ve struggled with most in my journey of slowing down, it’s accepting my limits. For me, limits often felt like failure. Limits remind us of what we can’t do, where we fall short, and how fragile we are. In my own recovery from PTSD, I’ve had to face physical and emotionalContinue reading “The Gift of Limits”
Stop Throwing Life Preservers
It is exhausting to throw life preservers to people who don’t appreciate it when you rescue them. Some people are natural helpers. Anytime they see someone struggling they instinctively rush in to help. They are people gifted with a good heart. However, sometimes good intentions become a heavy burden when the person doesn’t actually wantContinue reading “Stop Throwing Life Preservers”
