I look up to see the path I have been following end abruptly. I scan my surroundings to see an overgrown patch of land, a mess of trees, rocks, and weeds. I had heard a sacred call to follow this path to its end. But this is not where I expected it to lead. I... Continue Reading →
But me, I think I’m a questioner through and through. I am resistant to external imposed structure and rules until I can make sense of them internally. My grandfather used to lovingly call me contrary Mary because I would argue with him so much. I don’t even remember what about, well, except maybe at times his sexist comments.
The term self-care generally doesn't appeal to me because it brings to mind massages, manicures, and things that I generally don't enjoy. But today, I had an epiphany about self-care. I think I may be behind the curve here in realizing this, but I realized that self-care isn't always pampering yourself or doing something you... Continue Reading →
Beauty in the Brokenness 