The mist rolled in almost without warning, drifting in waves up over the hills and across the road. From my vantage point on a jutting overlook, I cuddled a little deeper into my sweatshirt and marveled at the beauty. I can’t believe it came in so fast, I thought. One second it’s sunny and blue, … More Brave Enough to Change
“We live in a culture that wants to transgress all limitations, not accept them—to cheat time and space. To “be like God”. To watch every new film, listen to every podcast, read every new book (and don’t forget the classics!), hear every record, go to every concert, drive every road trip, travel to every country … More Brave Enough to Say No
“It had flaws, but what does that matter…? Anyone can love a thing because. That’s as easy as putting a penny in your pocket. But to love something despite. To know the flaws and love them too. That is rare and pure and perfect.” Patrick Rothfuss Am I worth being loved? Over the years, it’s … More Brave Enough to be Seen
I turned the little booklet over in my hands, drawing my feet up cross-legged so I could perch better on my bed. The word on top of the booklet was Perfectionism, a big idea my parents were trying to help me break down and understand. I mean, sure, I was nervous a lot. Things had … More Brave Enough to Be Imperfect
“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” As I type those words, hearing them bounce around my head from distant childhood memories, I’m wondering how many generations of kids have grown up hearing that. Apparently this quote has been around since the 1840’s, so I’m guessing quite a few. It is admittedly a … More Brave Enough to Try
Maybe it’s because there were an unprecedented number of parallels last year, or maybe it’s because 2023’s breakneck pace rendered me a tad philosophical. But as we move into 2024, I’m feeling — far more than ever before — the similarities between the seasons of 2023 and the seasons of life. A spring of furrowing. A summer of growth. An autumn of change. And now the world outside is taking a deep breath, shedding leaves and colors and shivering in the cold as it prepares for months of stillness. Even the trees are taking a sort of rest. … More Brave Enough to Be Still
The Road to Brave 