4 Ways to Figure out Your Calling
In my experience, figuring out your “calling” is different for everyone. Some people know exactly what they want to be when they’re in grade school.…
read more4 Books to Spark Creativity
In 2008, I graduated from college with a fresh degree in creative writing, a dream of becoming the youngest American novelist, and a pile of…
read moreBeyond the Cliché: Can Suffering Actually Change Us for the Better?
We’ve all been there. A bad day, week, month, or year. We just got passed over for a promotion. We just learned that a close…
read moreThe Hope of Spring: Lessons in Transition
When my lease ended in November, I wasn’t quite sure where I would go next. I had recently left my job working for a nonprofit,…
read moreHow to Get Over Waiting for an ‘Aha’ Moment
In the finale of its first season on Netflix, “Master of None” presents its main characters as seemingly desperate for a change and ready to…
read moreWhy Lent Is a Great Time to Deal With Change
I’m terrible at handling change. I frequently treat change not as a graceful passage from one “life” room into another, but rather as a door…
read moreSwiping Sabbatical: Why I Give up Dating Apps for Lent
On March 5, 2019, I updated my Bumble profile: “Giving up Bumble for Lent. (Not a joke. I’ll see you boys on April 21.)” Followed…
read moreDon’t Forget About Hospitality This Lent
Hospitality is perhaps not the first virtue we think of when setting out on our Lenten journey. We look to more austere concepts like sacrifice,…
read morePerspectives on Lent: A Guide to Help With Spiritual Reflection
The season of Lent is upon us, and it’s a great time of year for some personal and spiritual reflection. Whether you’re struggling through your…
read more6 Things to Consider When Planning Your Perfect Retreat
In the midst of life’s stressors, it’s not uncommon to feel like we’d love to chuck it all and hide away for awhile. Though on…
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