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I often hear people speak about finding their new normal after a significant loss. What this looks like varies at the individual level. For many, me included, what became my…

We live in a hurry-up world. Everything moves faster each year. Advances in technology, the availability of information, and the ways we interact with our world and one another are…

I remember a time when I had a recurring dream of cleaning out my closet. In the dream, I sorted out clothing, shoes, and jackets I no longer needed. I…

“Looking for a glimmer of hope, we have followed a star to get here.Now after a long journey, we set our baggage down.”  From Epiphany Sunday Worship at Mountain View Presbyterian…

Watershed moments often result in changed relationships. Some of my watershed moments have come because of significant losses such as death or divorce. In the aftermath of these losses, relationships…

Last week I wrote about ending toxic relationships in my life. This was and is a very difficult thing. Ending them was both hard and sad. Even when I know that…

What happens when someone gives us unsolicited advice? It turns out that when we are in liminal spaces where great personal changes are unfolding, others may offer their opinions about our process or decisions. Has this ever happened to you? I had this experience recently. It was quite painful. The words spoken to me were not supportive, rather they were judgmental. Critical. Hurtful. Questioning and second guessing my decisions. I totally regretted being vulnerable with the person who spoke so harshly of what I was going through.

For weeks now, the holiday season has been getting attention. From extended “Black Friday,” sales to the opportunities to attend special musical events, it is all around us.

In the rush of daily life, it’s easy to lose track of what brings us joy and fulfillment. This exercise invites you to make a list of your top 50 favorite things to do, reflect on how often you engage in them, and explore what really matters to you. 

So many things these days stretch our energy and attention. Following a national election, for instance. Or the unfolding weather catastrophes that have impacted so many.