Category: Healing & Wholeness
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When Creativity Grows the Same Way Healing Does
Nine months ago, I sat down with my tablet and drew a simple figure sitting cross‑legged in the grass. The legs were rounded and almost cartoon‑soft. The posture was a little stiff, and the proportions seemed a little uncertain. At the time, I didn’t think much about it. It was simply what I could draw… Read more
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The Body Remembers: An Unexpected Early-Morning Grief Release
A Plastic Spoon and a Sudden Wave of Grief Saturday morning, I went to look for a plastic spoon in the silverware drawer, and muscle memory led straight into emotional memory … and then into a moment of grief release I didn’t see coming. It was such an ordinary movement, rifling through utensils and hearing… Read more
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When the Vapor Clears: Learning to Live From What Lasts
“We spend way too much time worrying about things that are fleeting — vapor — that in the grand scheme of eternity mean nothing.” Christine Caine Read that statement again. It’s true, isn’t it? Someone says something that hurts your feelings? Vapor. You don’t get the job or promotion you wanted? Vapor. It rains during… Read more
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When Words Mean More Than We Intended
Some mornings begin with quiet reflection, but others begin with conversations that stay with you long after the day gets moving. My daughter and I found ourselves talking about the power of words — how they can land softly or sharply, how they can heal or harm, and how often the impact has less to… Read more
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What You Loved in the Month of June
June was a rich and meaningful month on the blog — full of Scripture engagement, creativity, writing craft, spiritual formation, and stories that stirred curiosity and hope. As I continue rebuilding my site around five core pillars (Christian writing, general writing tips, spiritual formation, creativity, and emotional healing), it’s been encouraging to see which posts… Read more
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When Grief Wakes You Up: Healing, Identity, and the God Who Holds Us
Healing rarely announces itself. It doesn’t knock politely or wait until you have margin to deal. It doesn’t ask whether you’re ready, rested, or emotionally prepared. Healing often begins in the moments when life cracks open, whether gently or violently, and something you didn’t even know was still there rises to the surface. I didn’t… Read more