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Embodied Faith: Engaging the Senses

by | Aug 9, 2020 | Blog

One of my children is a kinesthetic learner. He experiences the world by engaging with it physically and often in up close and messy ways. He doesn’t learn by casually observing, but by touching and moving. This became apparent to us a few years ago, while...

All Shall Be Well

by | Jul 27, 2020 | Blog

Today is my birthday. I’ve been alive in the world for 38 years. Birthdays are a time for celebration, but they can also be a time for reflection. After all, a lot can happen in the course of a year. Last night as I was folding laundry (because that’s what...

Seeking Safety

by | Jul 13, 2020 | Blog

Yesterday, I had a blueberry picking date by myself. It felt like a me-date because, as a mother of four, there are few times that I am left by myself for more than an hour at a time. I brought my phone and a podcast to listen to, but instead of using my phone as a...

Self-Control: The Inner Boundary

by | Jun 30, 2020 | Blog

I was never a bad kid. I didn’t have that kind of reputation with friend or teachers, yet I received my fair share of punishments and detentions. Why? Because of a little talking problem I had. I talked to my friends during class. I talked to the teacher without...

Discomfort: An Agent of Change

by | Jun 15, 2020 | Blog

I spent last week at the beach. Vacation is always a welcome escape. I made no meals. I sat in the sun. I spent time with family. It was a good week. The only problem with vacation is that it always comes to an end. The day after we returned, I found myself in a...