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Writing is a process in which we discover what lives in us. The writing itself reveals to us what is alive in us. The deepest satisfaction of writing is precisely that it opens up new spaces within us of which we were not aware before we started to write. To write is to embark on a journey of which we do not know the final destination."
- Henri Nouwen
Who Do You Think You Are?!
Today I’ve been hit with a mighty dose of the “Who-Do-You-Think-You-Are”s. You know what I mean; that familiar spirit that mocks you as you try
more than a mess
Sometimes, a sink full of dirty dishes is more than a mess. I see a group of friends, wedged in like Tetris pieces on my
Express yourself
When is it that we learn to quiet our laughter? What makes us embarrassed to allow others to see our enjoyment in life? I have
Checking In
The new year smell is starting to fade. What once appeared shiny, flawless and brilliant is slowly slipping into dull, scuffed and ordinary. Words, resolutions,
Living out Sacrifice
I normally don’t post on a Saturday, but a friend of mine pointed out today’s entry from “My Utmost for His Highest” by Oswald Chambers. It
re{kindling} joy
I’ve been sacrificing without abiding… …and that just leads to burnout and baditudes. We’re six days in to 2011, and already I feel overwhelmed and
Cinnamon-Vanilla Granola with Almonds
I really enjoyed sharing some of my favorite recipes with you guys last month, I thought I’d continue on with it into the new year.
Put on a happy face
Whenever you fast, do not put on a gloomy face as the hypocrites do, for they neglect their appearance so that they will be noticed