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…
“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…
Personal Transformation: Turning My Scars into Purposeful Living
Crashing Upward Physical, sexual, verbal and emotional abuse are all examples of traumatic events, incidents that can make victims believe they are in danger of being seriously injured or losing their life. Such traumas are more widespread than many of us tend to imagine….