Looking for Gratitude Every Day — Even When It’s Hard to Find
I’ve been working on maintaining a consistent gratitude practice for a little over a year now. With a busy career in communications, my social life,…
read moreWhat it Means to be Spiritually Annoyed and Why It’s Important
I love being comfortable. One of my favorite things to do is light candles, pull a blanket on my lap, and sip a warm cup…
read moreHow I Shift My Perspective from Guilt to Gratitude
As a Catholic, my faith not only guides me in how I pray and go to Mass on Sundays. It also guides me in how…
read moreOvercoming Fear with Love
There are so many things I can think of to fear in this world: illness, loss of loved ones, unjust political systems. Each day the…
read moreHow the Movie ‘Romero’ Ignited My Passion for a Faith That Does Justice
My first day back at college commenced with a frantic rush to find my classroom. I had not been to school since earning my associate’s…
read moreThe Doubt Weasel
Doubt’s one of those weird feelings that can seem nearly impossible to control. A few years ago I was tasked with organizing a first-time event…
read moreHow I Knew It Was Time for Therapy
I’ve spent my whole life learning about mental health. My first counseling experience was as a child during my parents’ divorce, and I continued therapy…
read moreHow to Pray When You’re Really Not Feeling It
When I was growing up, nightly prayers were a formal, ritualized affair. I was raised in the grand Catholic tradition of kneeling by the side…
read more6 Novels to Make You Think Deeply About Faith
Though I’m a person of faith who loves to read, I’ve never been one for religious fiction. I’m sure there are excellent Christian novels out…
read moreWhat Fall Teaches Us About Letting Go
Fall has always been my favorite season because I love the cooler temperatures, getting back into a more structured routine, and preparing for the holiday…
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