Category Archives: Reflections

Unapologetic Tears

“I’m sorry,” Karen said, apologizing for her flowing tears. After the death of her husband, she stretched herself to care for her teenage kids. When men from church provided a weekend camping excursion to entertain them and give her a … Continue reading →

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Quiteness

Dear God, please help me find the space to get quiet and ask myself what brings me joy. What lights my fire? Allow me to celebrate the wildness within me and be brave enough to create my own authentic life. … Continue reading →

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Darkness and Light

As I sat in the courtroom, I witnessed several examples of the brokenness of our world: a daughter estranged from her mother; a husband and wife who’d lost the love they once had and now shared only bitterness; a husband who … Continue reading →

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A Healthy Apporach

Figure out why it’s important to you. Use your values to guide your habit. Losing weight, for example is not a value, it’s an outcome. If you want to exercise more, what are our reflecting? Maybe “caring” is key and … Continue reading →

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Staying on Track

I try to focus more on what being sober can bring me.  Go watch the sunset instead of going to the bar. I try to focus more on meals instead of the wine. And then there’s the nice aspect of … Continue reading →

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