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Waking Wonder

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Somewhere along life’s journey, wonder quiets.  What once filled our tiny bodies, consumed our minds, and drove our nonstop actions, settles. I didn’t notice how quiet my wonder had gotten until I became a mother, a role that has reignited the spark of wonder in my life. And now, I…

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Slow Negotiation

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Springtime, perhaps even more than the New Year, feels like a time to start fresh. The new, blossoming, vibrant buds on plants filling our days with color are motivation to begin working towards our growth, too. These seasons often begin with a burst of motivation that fuels a desire for…

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Therapy Culture

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I listened to a Modern Wisdom podcast hosted by Chris Williamson, and his guest was Freya India. She discussed something I had witnessed over the past several years but hadn’t put a name to it: therapy culture. In a positive light, we have seen increased awareness of mental health needs,…

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Limited Space

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Our brains are wildly incredible. What we know about the brain is fascinating, but we know that there are still many aspects of it that we know little about. However, one thing we do know is that our brains have limited conscious storage capacity. While experiences with heightened emotional encounters…

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A Hand For Your Neighbor?

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In 2016, I spent three days in Chicago helping lead orientation for a group of 60 new students at Chicago Theological Seminary, where I worked and attended classes at the time. One crisp morning, we headed out to the 63rd Street Beach. It’s just a few blocks from the school.…

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