My struggle is real. If we are all honest, it is real for each and every one of us. I tend to keep my struggle quiet. Usually, it is silent. That is, until it erupts like a volcano spewing out molten ash burning everything in its path. Over the years, the eruptions have grown farther... Continue Reading →
And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple. Now that disciple was known to the high priest, and went with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest. But Peter stood at the door outside. Then the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to her who... Continue Reading →
One of my friends called me out on something this past week. I know that it was needed, and I received what she had to share. I had been hearing that quiet inner voice telling me to stop making excuses. She was just a confirmation of what the Holy Spirit was already speaking to me. ... Continue Reading →
There are deep wells that are being stirred within me. Wells that had been filled, some that I didn't even know existed, some wells that I didn't understand the drawing towards. But they are there, waiting to be re-dug, waiting to be stirred, waiting to be drawn from again. I have always had a deep... Continue Reading →
POD: You, seriously. Think of someone (whether you know them personally or not) whose art, work or life you respect and admire: someone you take seriously. Sit with the reverence and respect you have for them for just a moment. Now ask yourself these questions and write your answers out: Do you take yourself and your... Continue Reading →
POD: Freedom What do you have the freedom, the right, to do that you rarely exercise? How do you plan to exercise that freedom or use your rights more boldly, less apologetically, in 2018. I have many freedoms that I take for granted and don't exercise as often as I should. The freedom I am... Continue Reading →
Today’s prompt is a two-parter. It seems simple but, trust me, it’s deep. First, read the questions below. Then, take a pregnant pause. Take 5 minutes minimum; 15 if you have them. During your pregnant pause, listen for answers to these four questions and write down what you receive. You are not allowed to edit,... Continue Reading →
POD #12: Conditions for happinessScan your world. Is there any relationship or project or area of your life in which you have been imposing impossible conditions on your happiness?Is there any place in your life where you are telling yourself the story that you would be totally happy if only everyone else did exactly what you wanted... Continue Reading →
POD #8: What grounded feels like What does grounded mean to you? What does it feel like? What can you do when you’re in that space? How does the world feel different or seem different from groundedness than from ungrounded? How do the people and tasks in your life feel different? When was the last... Continue Reading →
POD #6: What do you do that no longer serves you? What do you do that no longer serves you? What are you getting out of doing it? Are you attached to that? What would it take for you to release it? And who would you be, if you released it? This prompt could not... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 