Anxiety Help, Spiritual Direction, Ways to Pray Series

How I found inner stillness in the midst of the holiday bustle

7:00 on Tuesday night I attended a Taize Service. After a week of constant social engagements and a To Do list as long as my arm, my soul had been aching for rest and silence and I hoped this would help. I arrived early and others were sitting in silence, so I tried to be… Continue reading How I found inner stillness in the midst of the holiday bustle

Spiritual Direction, Ways to Pray Series

What Praying the Joyful Mysteries Taught Me About My Life’s Path

On Monday, I experienced a profound and moving meditation as my fingers slipped over each prayer bead of my rosary. I had decided to pray a rosary each morning of Advent to prepare my mind and heart for the messages the Holy Spirit wanted to give me that day. And even though I had meditated… Continue reading What Praying the Joyful Mysteries Taught Me About My Life’s Path

Mindset

5 Things That I Learned About Life From The Great British Baking Show

The Great British Baking Show is just finishing up it's 14th season...now that's a popular show! I have been watching it since the beginning and it always makes me feel warm and fuzzy. After watching so many episodes, these 5 things have consistently revealed themselves to be true. Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com You Can… Continue reading 5 Things That I Learned About Life From The Great British Baking Show

Book Reviews, Journaling, Matters of the Heart, Spiritual Direction

3 Books for an Introspective Fall

I don't know about you, but as the days grow darker and the temperatures grow cooler, I want to start spending more time by the fire reading. But what to read? Here's my thought: When the seasons are in transition, there is a sense of change in the air. Therefore this is a great time… Continue reading 3 Books for an Introspective Fall

charlotte, Mindset, Self Care

What does a shower mean to you?

This was the question posed at a charity event that I attended for Project Outpour last weekend. Project Outpour provides mobile showers and hygienic services for the homeless in Charlotte. When we think of basic needs, showers go beyond just our physical health to our mental health. So often we take them for granted. Now… Continue reading What does a shower mean to you?