better things to give up for lent
It’s that time of year again where we choose what to give up for Lent. Oh, and all the fish on Fridays. But that’s for another time to discuss. Or digest, if you will. No, today we’re diving into what to give […]
build spiritual relationships to last a lifetime
I’m probably the last person who should be talking about how to build spiritual relationships, let alone any relationships. As an autistic person, I have always struggled to fully connect with others. Don’t even get me started on small talk. But compared […]
where am I?: spiritual seeking and wandering
I love my faith and spirituality. They are the foundation for all I do and all I am. And yet, I still consider myself on the path of spiritual seeking. One might say that I’m not fully grounded by admitting by spiritual […]
spiritual impurity: from guilt to STRENGTH
What so often holds people back from pursuing a spiritual connection is the hesitancy surrounding “spiritual impurity.” Really, what does that even mean? It usual comes from a past of religious doctrine telling us how sinful we are and how we must […]
share your faith & evangelize the RIGHT WAY
Maybe you don’t know how to evangelize the right way. But you surely know how to evangelize the wrong way. The ring of the doorbell. The two people standing outside the university commons with boxes of little books beside their feet. The […]
how to practice spiritual authenticity
The phrase “spiritual authenticity” sounds like a mouthful. But trust me: this goes far beyond words rolling off your tongue. Our present circumstances call for an intentional reflection upon what spiritual authenticity really means for us individually and collectively. We’re starting to […]
stop masking, start LIVING
Most of the time, we’re viewing our world through a filter, however that might look. We put on masks to fit in, letting our truest selves fall to the wayside. To stop masking means to start living your truest, most authentic life. The […]
why am I here?: realizing your true purpose
If you are a human being, chances are that you’ve questioned your existence. Life is an overwhelming experience that seems to expect so much from us. The problem is that realizing your true purpose in the grand scheme isn’t a straight-forward, easy […]
the healing nature of ecotherapy
Who knew the most powerful sources of healing were right outside our doors? It’s about time that we start embracing ecotherapy and nature’s therapeutic potential. It’s hard to believe a doctor could prescribe a struggling patient a certain length of time spent […]
There’s a lot on our minds. And probably that last thing we’re thinking about is finding hope during COVID-19 pandemic protocol. If we’re following all the recommendations to a T, then we’re leaving our spaces as little as possible, social distancing, and […]