Mindset

The Diamond in the Forest: Why We Crave the Rare and Ignore the Divine

I’m going to be honest: I’ve spent most of my life thinking of diamonds as the ultimate symbol of rarity. We’re taught that they are the pinnacle of "precious," hidden deep in the earth, requiring immense pressure and time to create. But recently, I stumbled across a bit of research that absolutely floored me. Did… Continue reading The Diamond in the Forest: Why We Crave the Rare and Ignore the Divine

Self Care, Spiritual Direction

The Message That I Received On A Retreat to the Mountains

When's the last time that you let nature speak to you? Sometimes you have to really get out into it for an extended to stay to quiet the other voices that are vying for your attention. Last week, on my retreat to the mountains, I had an experience with a rock. Yes, I said a… Continue reading The Message That I Received On A Retreat to the Mountains