nesting place

I am reading the chapter about the Gospel of Luke in Heart and Mind by Alexander Shaia this Advent. It begins with this poem by David Whyte. I have read it again and again and can feel it becoming something I start with each day this season. Coleman’s Bed, by David Whyte Make a nesting […]

favorites change

When talking about what to share this month, Melissa and I decided on our favorite poem. I was relieved to have an easier prompt since our post was due in the middle of so much holiday busyness. However, it has been so hard to pick one single poem. First, my favorite changes depending on my […]

fall retreat

This weekend, Alive & Well Women hosted a beautiful day retreat and I was so blessed to be there. Spending the day with other women creating, resting, asking, and laughing is just what my soul needed. It was what we all needed. In the morning hours, we had an hour and a half to be alone […]

deep breaths

I am taking deep, life-giving breaths today. With each breath, I am feeling all my feelings from anger to sorrow and with each exhale I am reminding myself that there is strength in hope and power in love. I will not let any of it be diminished- my anger, my sorrow, my hope, or my […]

a new beginning

There is something about the turn of the calendar, the newness of the first of the month. What are you about to begin? What is about to be birthed within you? I am thankful for John O’Donohue’s poem, A New Beginning. It is a true blessing and guidepost. May it strengthen and encourage you as […]

first roll

My sweet husband gave me a Rolleicord V for my birthday. I took my youngest daughter out to shoot a test roll. In honor of her coming out this year, I pairing the images with some of my favorite LGBTQ poets. “To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” – Oscar Wilde The […]

for courage

I have a few friends that are going through some dark days. If we are honest with ourselves, we all have dark days; the days when the little things seem big and the big things seem impossible. It is hard to be vulnerable and brave with yourself and others on those days. The darkness seems […]