We grow weary for the work of our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure; when slandered, we speak kindly. — 1 Corinthians 4:12-13. We all encounter moments in life where the weight of our efforts feels overwhelming, and we grow “weary from the work of our own hands.” It’s a universal human…

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Let us give thanks.… — Hebrews 12:28b. After my latest health hiccup, the most profound feeling came over me as I walked out of the hospital doors — an overwhelming wave of gratitude – gratitude simply to be alive, to feel the ground beneath my feet, and to breathe fresh air. I had made sure to…

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After my recent health hiccup, I’ve often found myself “contemplating my navel.” An expression we used to use to describe “in deep thought.” There comes a point when the well of resilience, though vast, begins to show its limits; and one realizes there are only so many times a body can truly “bounce back” without…

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To wonder. To wonder with no plan for where it might lead. No strategy for arrival. No finish line. No pot of gold. No perfect score. No striving for. —Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer, Intention Maria Popova’s introduction to Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer’s poetry led me directly to Intention, and its words resonated deeply, sparking a fresh sense…

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We’ve all heard the phrase, “don’t fix what isn’t broken.” It’s a sentiment that resonates, a comfort in a world of constant flux. There’s wisdom in not chasing change just for the sake of it, in finding satisfaction in the things that work. But let’s be honest, that comfort can quickly become a cage. It’s…

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