Anxiety Help, Journaling

The Odyssey of You: What I Learned From Homer’s Monsters and What You Can Too

"I feel like I just ran a marathon!" my dad said as we stepped out into the blinding sun, stomachs grumbling. "Yeah, I think I held my breath every time we had to flee back to the ship before something ate us," I said. Over lunch, we talked about the sheer expansiveness of the ocean… Continue reading The Odyssey of You: What I Learned From Homer’s Monsters and What You Can Too

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

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

Journaling, Spiritual Direction

Intuitive Art Journaling

I've been in the habit of writing sentence starters on my dry erase board with a blank that I can write a response to each day. The one that has been up for a couple of weeks says, "I am easily finding myself..." I filled it in recently to say, "I am easily finding myself… Continue reading Intuitive Art Journaling

Mindset, Personality, Self Care, Spiritual Direction

Could your car be giving you a message about your relationships?โ€”Here’s what my car’s breakdown taught me

On the fourth of July, I had just pulled out of my driveway to go meet some friends for dinner and fireworks, when the check engine light came on and the D (for drive) started flashing. If you don't know what that means, it means you better stop the car immediately because something is up… Continue reading Could your car be giving you a message about your relationships?โ€”Here’s what my car’s breakdown taught me