Friday Blog: Many Reasons to Fight for Justice
Two of My Favorite Boys Fighting for justice for the oppressed today makes this a better world for all of us tomorrow – particularly for the upcoming generations.
Personal Transformation: Becoming Comfortable with Discomfort
My Niece in the WALLOFMOMS, Portland, Oregon, July 22, 2020 All my life, I have learned to do whatever was needed to avoid pain and discomfort. And when distress and pain inevitably found me and disturbed my comfortable life, I figured out how to rapidly…
Friday Blog: Finding Our Own Unique Path
My Goofball Grandsons “Normal is not something to aspire to, it’s something to get away from.” – Jodie Foster
“We’re Living Either in Love or in Fear” – My Interview with Tom DeWolf
I am honored to introduce today’s guest, Thomas DeWolf. Tom serves as executive director for Coming to the Table, which is a nonprofit that provides resources for all who wish to acknowledge…
Personal Transformation: Awakening to Past Wrongs
In my last blog post, I shared my belief in the importance of vulnerably and honestly acknowledging the wrongs of the past in order to move toward healing. I call it the “awakening” step, a prerequisite for the healing process. A number of my…
Personal Transformation: My Path to Healing May Not Be Yours
Signage along the Camino de Santiago …but my path may help you find the one that’s right for you. I grew up in a good Mennonite home, where I was taught that the only true paths to healing emotional wounds lie…