Category: Spiritual
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The lightness of a free conscience
Two weeks ago I was buying just a few items at the grocery store: bread milk and some vitamin water for the road-trip. As I was waiting for the clerk to confirm that I am an adult for the energy drink I got for conrad (as he sometimes needs a little pick me up after…
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Adevărul
In ultimile săptămâni am fost întâmpinată cu câteva minciuni gratis de la J. Minciuni spuse parca pentru practică. Poate astea ma deranjează ce mai tare. Citesc printre rânduri, prin pupilele dilatate, si îmi pare rău sa vad cum se știrbește încet încet încrederea mea in hotărârea fetelor mele de a spune adevarul. O întreb pe…
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Ai încredere în mine?
Zilele astea iar au ieșit scântei din neînțelegeri. Decizii luate în pripă, decizii contra sfaturilor mele, testarea de libertăți și oportunități. După o seară în care ar fi putut demonstra ca sunt responsabile, să închidă televizorul la 9 și să meargă să se spele pe dinți, fetele au mai început un film și au mâncat…
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Naive
When I met Brian, he asked me about my storyI was embarrassed because I had nothing interesting to sayNo drama. I thought I had watched too much TV as a kid. I thought of the church leader hosting Jesus for a mealAnd the woman who barged inand washed Jesus’ feet with her tears and wiped…
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Impact
“Do not consider yourself wise. Fear the lord and stay away from evil paths.” That was week 2 for my week in the Proverbs with Brian & Michelle. I admire the humility with which this wide group of accomplished people present themselves. They are quick to acknowledge their shortcomings and where they feel they came…
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Proverbs class week3
Let thy words be like an alpine stream – refreshing, clear, satisfying Not a cascade of volume and noise – murky, forceful, repelling I had a brief season of logorrhea — from the greek logos (word) + rhoia (flow)When my older brother told me I talk too much. First, out of stubbornness & to prove a point I…
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Oasis among friends
In MomCo the official volunteers are all from different churches. We are not afraid to stand alone. We probably seek paths to forge alone and come together bringing our unique gifts and perspectives. I fit right in as an outsider, in a group of outliers. A large group of women, no two from the same…
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Trying to understand
It’s a trap. A trap of the mind. I’ve been in this labyrinth for some time now, more than I wished to be, and I realize I haven’t figured out fully or clearly why I feel a certain way. Until I let go of wanting to grasp the knowledge. The understanding. To have it all…
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The Proverbs…
Are my refugeMy childhood fortfamiliar and comfortingI would turn to this bookOver and overSince my preteen years. A Solid groundunchanged in essenceBut revealing new life,Hope, clarity, direction. Committing it to memorywithout trying to memorize it. It will be a strange journeyTo undertake with others. I don’t recall precisely what drew meto the book of Proverbsin…
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wide awake
We had a great summer. A pretty fantastic year actually. After the few hard decisions of deleting WhatsApp on Jackie’s phone, and taking a break from school drama, we relished in the peace of distance. After school started, Jackie asked if she can have WhatsApp re-installed. She said she will respect its time limit and…
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The mistakes I make by taking over
Giving feedback is easier said than done. Being honest and kind and ferm in the moment is one of the hardest things one can do – and it’s impossible without practice, or prior decision. Like a steady walk on a beam. You don’t happen to be on a bean and walk elegantly. You are purposeful…
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Take my word for it
Let your yes be yes, and your no be no. My mom was a strong believer in clear honest talk. No matter the context. She disliked sarcasm as it hid frustration and double talk. And I do believe I owe it to my parents that the way I learned to interact with others had no…