This post is an installment of the What We Learned series, a seasonal practice of reflection, initiated by the lovely and soulful Emily P. Freeman. What We Learned is a simple habit of paying attention to the things that energize, delight, drain, and stretch us—be they serious or silly—as we learn to cultivate a soul at …
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3 Things I Want to Tell You about Anger
This post is an installment of the What We Learned series, a seasonal practice of reflection, initiated by the lovely and soulful Emily P. Freeman. What We Learned is a simple habit of paying attention to the things that energize, delight, drain, and stretch us—be they serious or silly—as we ...
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When Regret Has You by the Throat
Something happened in my Facebook feed recently. Homecoming photos. So many, I couldn't help but realize that more of my friends are raising high-schoolers than babies.
This revelation was yet another reminder that our kids are slipping away from us. Time’s pull on them is inevitable, and ...
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It’s Okay to Be the Little Engine Who Can’t
A Lesson in Four Snapshots
Snapshot #1: September 2008
I was recovering from a life-changing, eight-hour panic attack that left me physically, emotionally, and spiritually broken. I was scared to sleep in my bed. Scared to take a shower. Scared to feed my kids. Scared to pray.
I was ...
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5 Things I Learned This Winter
What We Learned is a seasonal practice of reflection, initiated by the lovely and soulful Emily P. Freeman. It’s a simple habit of paying attention to the things that energize, delight, drain, and stretch us—be they serious or silly—as we learn to cultivate a soul at rest.
1. It’s okay to start a ...
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To the Strong Mom Who Can’t Do It All
Photo by Aleksandra Boguslawska on Unsplash
Sister, I see you there, nodding to your child’s monologue while a to-do list scrolls behind your eyes like ticker tape. You have one ear in this moment but your focus is on later today and the next five tomorrows.
Errands, projects, meetings, ...
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Moms, Are You Tired of Just Surviving Summer?
I tried to create a realistic summer plan. I really did. There's just one problem.
IT’S NOT WORKING. The kids and I can’t seem to get through a day without rubbing each other raw.
I’m sure you can’t relate at all. I’m sure your summer days have been full of contented self-entertainment, voluntarily ...
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