Come walk with me for a while; maybe we can learn some thing from each other before our journeys continue on their way
With a soft soundThe flower fell from the treeTo the dirt next to me.I picked it up and looked in wonder;It's colour was faded.I lifted it to my nose;It's scent was gone.But the flower fell with grace:It fell because it's time had come.Though dulled, it's colour still spokeOf the beauty and purpose it had met... Continue Reading →
Mother's Day is not an easy day for everyone. Some of us even envy those who have lost a loving mother, because we never had one in the first place.
Reflections on fitness, weight and beauty standards, and how they can affect even those of us who know deeply exactly how flawed they are.
Some lessons I've (re)learned about utilizing the basics of exercise prescription and recovery.
I haven't been writing much about exercise lately because of some health setbacks. But I'm getting back into the gym so plan to write about that whole frustrating process over the next few weeks.
What's in a single word, and what is lost in its replacement? In the church creeds, the word 'catholic' may need to be explained to those who are unfamiliar with its use, but it is a word rich in meaning, history, and connection to our faith - connection the young people yearn for.
Some reflections on society's rejection of women's expressions of anger and passion.
A horn is an aggressively violent interruption. You cannot dismiss women being beeped at or catcalled on the street without secretly dismissing other forms of violence against women.
My life seems calm and pretty. But below the rippling surface, there are strong undercurrents flowing in different directions, pushing against each other, overlapping and dragging me with them... With one word from Christ, the raging sea became calm. How much more will my heart find peace in Him?
We cannot start afresh in life by running from our past; but we can start afresh by embracing our stories, learning from them, and moving forward with acceptance of who we are now.
The Restless Sojourner 
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