Category Archives: Restoration
Live Peaceable
Oxford Languages defines peaceable as inclined to avoid argument or violent conflict. Sorry, that does not describe me. I am one of those people who face an argument head on. I will deescalate something that can turn violent. Up to … Continue reading
One Size too Big or too Small?
This year I felt that my focus word needed to be intentional. It is a work in progress, but I have focused on being intentional on a few areas of my life. I have looked for tips and tools that … Continue reading
Experimenting in the Brokenness #Write28Days
I have mentioned before that healing comes in levels. This was initially surprising to me, but now I realize I need to experiment in my brokenness to get to complete healing. I have to feel comfortable enough to try things … Continue reading
Sparrows in the Brokenness #Write28Days
In late February I set out for a two week day vacation to New York followed by Israel. It seemed that each step of trip, I got news that would rock my world. It started with the day before … Continue reading
Growth in the Brokenness #Write28Days
I had planned to mindlessly decompress in front of the television. I sat watching as the actress told her mom that although she realizes it is unreasonable she wished that her life was as important as those her mother worked … Continue reading
Anything is Possible #Write28Days
When you are in the midst of brokenness, everything can feel impossible, especially change and healing. When I was younger, I would often hear adults quote Henry Ford’s “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” … Continue reading
Anemoia #Write28Days
I was looking up synonyms for nostalgia and came across a word that I had never really heard before. In fact I couldn’t find a definition in a dictionary other than the urban dictionary online, although many posts talked of … Continue reading
Broken Relationships #Write28Days
There are relationships that most of us want to have in our life. Relationships with loving parents who accept us and are proud of who we are that give us a sense of belonging. Or a relationship with extended family … Continue reading
It isn’t exact #write28days
I wish that healing was an exact science. Unlike most sciences, there is not a magic ratio to healing that given in the right dose, for the right amount of time in the right combination. It would be nice if … Continue reading
Ponder This #Write28Days
Ponder a verb meaning think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion. Many times, especially when I’m not at my best mentally because I am hurting and broken, I make poor decisions and reach … Continue reading