Category: growth

  • The Skills and Lessons that I’ve Learned Recently

    What skills or lessons have you learned recently? Lately, I have been learning to slow down because my body and mind need it. I am realizing that I do not have to respond to everything immediately or carry everything at once. I have learned to listen to my body more. When I feel tired, tense,…

  • The Strength I Didn’t Know I Had

    The Strength I Didn’t Know I Had

    I’ve carried so much more strength than I ever realized. Not the loud kind — but the quiet, steady kind that grows in the background while you’re simply trying to survive. This post reflects on the wounds that shaped me, the resilience I never asked for, and the soft healing I’m choosing now

  • A Solo Beach Day

    A Solo Beach Day

    The ocean offers a healing experience, providing peace and perspective. A recent solo beach trip helped the author recognize the importance of quiet moments for personal well-being. Amid life’s chaos, the day at the beach created space for reflection, prayer, and connection with nature and God, ultimately leading to a sense of lightness and calm.…

  • Families, Traditions, and a Fragmented World

    Families, Traditions, and a Fragmented World

    This reflection explores the evolving concept of family, highlighting how modern families often experience distance and fragmentation. It emphasizes the loss of traditional gatherings and connections, urging the creation of new, meaningful relationships and communities. The author seeks God’s guidance in fostering belonging and healing within families today.

  • What I Didn’t Say in Costa Rica

    What I Didn’t Say in Costa Rica

    A quiet reflection on the trip that revealed more than I expected — and the friendship I was silently grieving. What I didn’t say in Costa Rica, I’m finally saying now.

  • War, Fear, and a Colder World

    The author reflects on the harsh realities of a world filled with conflict and division, expressing a longing for compassion and connection. Despite feelings of numbness, there remains a belief in God’s enduring presence and the call to choose love and kindness. The post encourages readers to maintain hope and tenderness in challenging times.