Whether we are grieving the loss of a loved one, a faith community, a dream, or a self-image, in attuning to our felt sense granularly, we bear witness to our experience.

I was in a minor car accident a couple of weeks ago. Though not badly hurt, I received a prescription for brain rest. My doctor also suggested bundling up and going outside to be among the trees and birds. Nature as medicine.

“What if all of the love that you ever dream of already belongs to you?”Here’s a new playlist for fall. It turns out that it was exactly what I needed to hear last week. Perhaps you’ll enjoy it, too.

Waiting for medical test results on this particular day, I found it difficult to get a deep breath. I also found thinking complicated, as worst-case scenarios danced in my head. I took a walk, capturing images along the way. As I contemplated this image, my soul gifted me a blessing.

My spiritual director wouldn’t give in to my pleas for a narrow way.

Todd is a spiritual director (and a friend of mine!) that provides a weekly opportunity to engage in the spiritual practice of Lectio Divina.

This short video produced by On Being Studios provides an invitation to notice what moves us. What does it stir in you?

This episode is food for the soul. I find it deeply resonant with my image of spiritual direction. It is my favorite podcast episode of 2020.

You’ll find some of the music that’s connecting with my soul on this Winter Spotify playlist.

If you’re weary of trying harder, Aundi Kolber suggests an alternative - ”trying softer” - with our attention, our bodies, our emotions, and more.

The human soul doesn’t want to be advised or fixed or saved. It simply wants to be witnessed — to be seen, heard and companioned exactly as it is.” Parker Palmer

As I walk with people through faith shifts, a common concern is how to parent well when you aren’t sure what you believe. There's wisdom shared here from two moms at different stages in their parenting journey.

What are you called to steward in your lifetime?

Understanding our window of tolerance supports us in noticing and welcoming what’s happening in us with compassion.