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Some of our most memorable moments are captured when we get the privilege of experiencing unfiltered beauty. We stand mesmerized at the stunning rawness. We breathe it in with wonder and question if it’s been sculpted and eroded by the elements or if this is the unedited version. The terrain exists on display in its…
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To My Brave and Beautiful Warriors, There are no words strong enough to fully express my admiration for you. I have watched you step onto the battlefield of cancer—facing fear, pain, and uncertainty—with a courage that leaves me in awe. You are warriors, contending with the unknown, enduring detours you never asked for, and pressing…
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A Hollow Shell You walk around, a hollow shell,A frame where love once chose to dwell.Without a heart, without its beat,An echo lost in cold retreat. Your eyes, they burn with veiled disdain,Your words, sharp arrows dipped in pain.You shove me out, you close me off,A fortress built of stone and loss. You buy the…
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Life rarely follows the roadmap we create. You’ve learned this truth intimately, walking paths marked with unexpected turns and heavy burdens. At times, the suffering seemed unbearable, the detours relentless. Dreams that once burned bright dimmed under the weight of uncertainty and pain. There were moments you cried out, “Why, God? Why now?” The silence…
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What If We Could Be Agents of Change? It’s easy to feel disheartened by the divisions in our political world. Whether we’re conservative, progressive, or somewhere in between, most of us genuinely believe in our values and want to see our country thrive. But too often, political discussions leave us feeling further apart from one…
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Light dispels darkness allowing us to see what is hidden or obscured. Metaphotically, it represents hope, knowledge, and truth that overcomes despair, ignorance and fear. Light in the darkness can be a force of guidance, direction, and warmth in a cold, lonely, isolated environment. Light transforms darkness bringing change and awareness. The truth is that…
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I’ve been carrying something heavy in my heart lately, and I wanted to share it with you. I’ve been grieving the feeling of being misunderstood, and it’s been harder than I expected. There are moments when I try to express what’s inside me, but it seems like the words don’t quite reach where I need…
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I didn’t see it coming. The blow that left me with the metaphorical wind sucked from my lungs. As I read through the accusations, the tears flowed like a dam that has just met capacity. A rush of emotions saturated every part of my body and landed with an incomprehensible weightiness. The depths of my…
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This new year has been a season of conversation swirling around the collapse of trust. Trust is that gentle whisper of assurance that allows us to open ourselves to one another, knowing that we will be embraced with understanding and belonging. In tandem with trust is the development of safety. Safety is that warm embrace…
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Today as I was scrolling through my camera roll, I came across a quote that I took a screenshot of from last week. I remember being drawn to the content and wanting to capture it for possible revisits. Today was one of those days. The quote from Henri Nouwen, reads “We tend to stay away…
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Life is an incredible journey filled with unexpected twists and turns, detours that we never anticipated. In these moments of uncertainty, it’s easy to feel lost and disheartened. However, it’s essential to remember that each detour, every unexpected path, is part of a greater plan designed by the one who designed us. My journey has…
“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” – Brené Brown
Braving Authenticity
Embracing the Journey
Braving Authenticity 