won·der ˈwəndər noun 1. a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration, caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar, or inexplicable. verb 1. desire or be curious to know something. 2. feel admiration and amazement; marvel. I have lost my sense of wonder. Or, if I’m being really honest… I don’t know if… Read More learning to wonder.
The weather this week in Nashville has been unseasonably cooler– actually spring-like, which is odd for TN in May. It’s been rainy, windy, and in the 60s all week, which usually I’d enjoy. This week, however, I’ve kind of hated it. It reflects how I’m feeling about this season: change and discomfort and sadness, whipping… Read More miss.
Hallelujah, every breath is a second chance. A reminder that we can start again. With every breath we inhale and exhale– we have a new chance to live into grace. we don’t have to stay where we are, or where we were found. even if we are broken, destroyed by life unforgiving. even if we… Read More always {a broken hallelujah}
A few days ago I was spending time with a friend and 2 of her kiddos on campus. Her son’s newfound hobby is climbing trees, so when he saw other kids climbing he decided to join in. He climbed the tree quickly, not looking back. Strong and confident, he scaled it. He soon decided he’d climbed… Read More always the helper, never the helped.
The word for five minute friday is: Solidarity is a powerful thing. When we unite under the things we share– our likes, our faith, our struggles– we suddenly feel less alone. I cannot tell you the relief it is hearing someone say, “me, too.” Whether it’s about a shared show or a favorite book… Read More unite {five minute friday}
3 weeks. That’s not a lot of time, you guys. 3 weeks. 19 days, if we want to be technical. I’ve been fielding a lot of questions along the lines of, “are you excited?” and/or “are you ready?” along with exclamations of “you’re almost done! can you believe it?!?” Well, after being a 5th year… Read More leaving the now.
I’m sitting in the campus starbucks. I’m surrounded by people– it’s currently packed, at least packed for a Sunday afternoon. Lots of people chatting around me, some doing homework quietly. Some I know, and I wave a hello to them. I am surrounded by people. Yet I have never felt so alone. I have so… Read More today.
happy five minute friday! Today’s word was an interesting one: current life status: broken. mentally drained. no energy. no focus. no drive. I graduate college a month from today (the 7th) and I’m both excited and terrified. I have no desire to do schoolwork, and have to force myself to get things done. I simply… Read More five minute friday {whole}
“ Finally, brothers and sisters, fill your minds with beauty and truth. Meditate on whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is good, whatever is virtuous and praiseworthy.” (Philippians 4:8, The Voice) I’ve never been much of a perserverer. When the going gets too tough, and I get overwhelmed with… Read More looking for {and finding} lovely
My therapist this week told me that God’s timing wasn’t a coincidence. While it was about a specific thing/event we’d talked about, I can’t help but have it ring in my ears tonight as I’m reminded: God’s timing is not a coincidence. It’s perfectly planned. Facebook memories are always a hit/miss, depending on how old… Read More They give me worth