Discovering peace in uncertain times
Do you ever feel overwhelmed? It seems like we are surrounded by noise, confusion and agitation. Advent shows us we aren’t the first to feel…
Faith and spirituality
Finding joy through difficult holidays
The holidays can be beautiful times with plenty to celebrate and a wonderful, magical season with friends and family. They can also be times when…
Healing power of observing advent
Christmas and the holiday season stir up many different things in us. We love the nostalgia of holiday’s past. Each year, we begin preparing with…
Lessons of “Blue Holidays” Past Prepared Me for This Year
After the unexpected passing of my dad, the last thing I felt like doing last year was celebrating. We always looked forward to the holidays…
An epiphany
It finally happened. The tears came and kept coming. After holding it all together for what feels like eons, the first tear fell and made…
Experience peace in the thin places
The ancient Celts spoke of “thin places” as being especially holy. They believed the separation of heaven and earth was three feet…and thinner in some…
The light shines in the darkness
This week we experience the longest day of the year, the winter solstice. Throughout history, people were very aware of this dark time and celebrated…
The gift of dwelling in the in-between
Years ago, my Christian therapist handed me a book, “When Things Fall Apart” written by a Buddhist nun named Pema Chodron. I was struggling so…
Forest Bathing: experiencing the healing power of trees
The healing power of trees is so obvious to me now. At a cellular level, I feel refreshed beneath a cool, green canopy. The worries…
Experiencing awe: God’s power and Yosemite
Driving into the valley God’s power is immediately clear on the drive into Yosemite. My heart was jumping out of my chest as we drove…