As I wrapped up my final set of deadlifts, sheer exhaustion crashed over me like a tidal wave. My muscles were begging for mercy, and I was more than ready to call it a day after my longest workout of the week. It was Day […]
Tag: spiritual journey
Self-Soothing or Self-Care?
In spite of my disciplined fitness routine, I was today years old when I realized that I needed to make a choice: self-soothing or self-care. For me, self-soothing comes naturally. A package of gluten-free Oreos, washed down with sugar-free Dr. Pepper while binge-watching Netflix, takes […]
The Real Power of Christmas
“Oh God, please, please, pretty please, with sugar on top, let Santa bring me a sister!” This wish enshrined in a prayer was the plea of my 8-year-old heart. I thought I had figured out the real power of Christmas. I begged God, Jesus, and […]
A Recipe For Peace
I just started reading Tabitha Brown’s cookbook, Cooking From the Spirit. In this inspirational book, none of the recipes have to be followed as written; she gives a list of ingredients, but the final result? Well, honey, as Tab would say, “That’s your business!” As […]
What Do You See?
“The question is not what are you looking at, the question is what do you see?” I posted this quote on social media the other day, and it is still at the forefront of my mind each time I go out to walk. This thought-provoking […]
Like A Child
For the past 238 days, I’ve been walking, taking pictures, and praying for my family. My children and grandchildren are heavy on my heart. The world seems chaotic; storms, wars, and tension abound. So today, like a child, I stopped when I saw a pile […]
A Winter Storm in Autumn
Last week, New Mexico had a winter storm in autumn. I’m grateful we live in the high desert. Here in Albuquerque, it was cold enough for snow but not cold enough to stick to the ground. The storm began brewing on Wednesday and ended on […]
Measure Twice, Cut Once
Measure twice, cut once is a real thing. Today I learned the hard way that I need to double-check the measurements before cutting. I was so eager to start insulating my shed’s walls that I used a ‘guestimate’ instead of an accurate measurement. Measure and […]
Given Everything
While Jesus was in the Temple, he watched the rich people dropping their gifts in the collection box. Then a poor widow came by and dropped in two small coins. “I tell you the truth,” Jesus said, “this poor widow has given more than all […]
I’m So Sorry
What is your response when you reach the end of a row at the grocery store and see someone coming? Maybe Walmart is not the best place to conduct sociological experiments. But the other day, while shopping, I noticed all the women coming around the […]