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Weāre living in a time that feels increasingly chaotic. War, violence, political upheaval, and ecological crisis seem to surround us. In the face of so much disruption, how do we stay grounded? How do we keep choosing love, truth, and compassion?
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I once read a story of a town in ruin, a town filled with resentment and despair. The people distrusted one another and no longer worked together. The town was falling apart. One resident left to seek wisdom from a wise person who lived in the forest. After a long journey, the resident found the wis...
Feeling thankful? Hereās how to share that gratitude with others.
Iāve always appreciated the generosity of spirit during this time of year. When I worked at the Nashville Rescue Mission, I saw hundreds of turkeys and food donated to help the unhoused. Iāve seen families come together with a desire...
I need to preface this blog post with some context: I was to be attending a spiritual retreat in Hendersonville, North Carolina last week.Ā
Feeling overwhelmed by negativity? Hereās how one simple act can change everything.
When I think of goodness, I envision the simple acts that bring joy and h...
I sat in lamp-lit darkness on the steps of Monastery Immaculate Conception last month ready to watch the sunrise. The scented steam of orange-cinnamon tea rose from my red mug. What a perfect moment--until theĀ hardness of theĀ cement stair forced me to stand. Still, I continued to sip my harvest blen...
