Posts Tagged ‘authenticity’
The Strength of Love: A Reflection on Becoming Joel’s Second Wife
Over the past year and a half, I have gotten a crash course in non-dualistic thinking. What is non-dualistic thinking? It’s the ability to hold two things in your mind that seem contradictory, the ability to feel two things in your heart that feel antithetical to one another. Take the classic theological question: How could…
Read MoreAcceptance & Vulnerability
The Fear of Being Seen One of my oldest, strongest longings is the desire to be deeply known. This might surprise people who knew me as a child, because I was very reserved in most settings and rarely offered up information about myself. In fact, the thought of drawing people’s attention terrified me. I read…
Read MoreWhen Encouragement Doesn’t Work: A Story of Shame
If you follow our blog, then you’ve heard about the transition we’re currently walking through at Body Oak Cliff. (If you missed it – read about Joel’s departure here.) As you can probably imagine, this change has stirred up a lot for me – grief about not working as closely with Joel, insecurity about my…
Read MoreSpeaking of Gifts (Advent 2017)
And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. …And this was his message: “After me comes the one more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie…[for] he will baptize you with the Holy…
Read MoreVulnerability: For Me, AND for You
Vulnerability is the only bridge to build connection. – Brené Brown I recently started seeing a counselor every week. It was time. Since Laura’s death, I’ve sought support from numerous sources: friends and family, meditation and other spiritual practices, a grief support group, and off and on, seeking professional help. Overall, I’ve been doing pretty…
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