I can’t remember the last time I cried so much in a week. And it’s only Wednesday. (Also, where did February go?) I thought about skipping today’s post, but felt like I needed to check in and say hi. Cue the music: “It’s me, hi, I’m the problem, it’s me” (thank you, Taylor Swift). But … Continue reading Not the problem
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Practical Ways We Deal with Emotions
Life has been a little busy lately, which means emotions have a tendency to run wild. Multiply that by four kids, and you have an incredible opportunity to practice what you preach. I’m an advocate for expressing emotions and feeling your feelings, but we have definitely come across some helpful tips and tools along the … Continue reading Practical Ways We Deal with Emotions
Awake + Aware
In recent months, I’ve been learning about awareness and putting it into practice. Where being fully present meets my emotions and feelings head on, where escape and numbing aren’t worth it anymore. Awareness has become a precious companion on this journey. Part fruit, part gift. A result from the heart work that’s hard work, and … Continue reading Awake + Aware
Tools for the Journey
This week’s blog is short and sweet… partly because I’m exhausted, and partly because I’m a procrastinator. I’m still in the depths of my journey to process my childhood and beyond, but I’m happy to announce that I have a new counselor! I often take notes during our sessions, and the following has been a … Continue reading Tools for the Journey
How Are You – Really?
Years ago I was part of a weekly Bible study for women. I got to help facilitate one of the small groups with a dear friend and mentor. We would have some time for check-ins with the typical “how are you?” and “how can we pray for you?” but I quickly saw a pattern emerge. … Continue reading How Are You – Really?
When Will It Stop Hurting?
It’s time for a guest blog, and this one is written by one of my favorite people – my husband, Jon Wright!! Jon is an amazing man who exemplifies patience, humility, and wisdom. I especially love Jon’s heart for people, and how he longs to see people get to a place of health and wholeness. … Continue reading When Will It Stop Hurting?
Bitterness and Belonging
Check out this teaching on YouTube, or keep reading! If I pause long enough to listen, I discover that my heart aches to belong. I also find that bitterness threatens to fill the space. Sometimes it seems like I’m on the outside looking in, observing all the seasons and places where we used to belong. … Continue reading Bitterness and Belonging
My Race to Run 