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Suffering, Sacrifice, and Self-Care
Who am I to write about suffering? I am the WORST at it. Complaining has legitimately been my MO as long as I can remember. I have literally and intentionally sought out the negatives in every situation ever since forever because I thought it was a way to fix or...
Why Reparation is Necessary for Intimacy
“I’m sorry” Two simple words with such deep layers of meaning.... and yet we toss them about flippantly, seldomly stopping to contemplate the other side. "I’m sorry", has become synonymous with "Oops... aren’t I cute anyway? How can you stay mad at this face? Don’t...
Is it Possible to Stop Sinning? – The Simple Antidote
Today was a horrible day. Some would judge me and say I am oppressed by religious guilt over being human, maybe I even need counseling to help myself believe that the "petty things" I regret are truly petty. But, I know it's more than that. It's not about the actual...
The Binding Force of Lasting Relationships
A faithful friend is a sturdy shelter; he who finds one finds a treasure. - Sirach 6:14 Cute words for a coffee mug... but how often do we really find these lasting relationships in our cancel culture anymore? I know I used to take friendship for granted. I loved...
What is Mortification? – Archaic Masochism or Indispensable Spiritual Discipline
The word mortification is a terrifying one. It literally comes from the Latin mortificare that means "to put to death", specifically, in traditional understanding, "the desires of the flesh". It was considered essential for salvation back in the day and it conjures...
Are the 4 “Pillars of Self-Care” Equally Yolked? – Changing the Analogy for Happiness
I’ve often heard of the 4 "Pillars of Self-Care" (also called “Levels of the Self”/ “Aspects of Personhood” / “Facets of Wellness”) described as 4 legs on a table - you know, where if one of the legs is weak, the table is unstable? It’s an analogy I have loved and...
