By Gloria O’Hare My Grandma Cora has always been a firm believer in God. She never doubted His love and goodness, ever. She passed away this last December, and as heartbroken as I was and still am, I still have my memories of her I still hold on to. I cherish the words she always […]
The Privilege and Pain of This White Female Body
by on August 8, 2018 3 Comments
By Shelbi Gesch As a girl who grew up evangelical, I learned to function in the world in my white, female body. I was taught that the soul was eternal and the body was just temporary, like a candy bar wrapper, something to be eventually discarded. It was the inside that counted; the flaws and […]
What is the State of Your Soul?
by on July 31, 2018 1 Comment
So much has burned down in our world, hasn’t it? The landscape has changed. Friendships have changed. Trust has been eroded. I no longer stand where I stood even two years ago. Some days I shake my head, many days I get angry and other days, I just want to cry. I feel like we […]
What I Learned from a Small Plant with a Big Personality
by on July 29, 2018 Leave a Comment
I am not a plant person. At least, that is what I thought. I have always wanted to be a plant person. I like the idea of gardens and have more than once ripped out the weeds in front of my house and sprinkled wildflower seed packets or sunflower seeds with visions of a beautiful […]
The Rebirth of Phenomenal Me: Learning to Listen to My Body
by on July 24, 2018 2 Comments
“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” —Lao Tzu Shoes off, bare feet, draw them clean across the rug at the door. Step one foot over the threshold, and the other to meet it. I am entering sacred space. Where sole meets soul. I find my place, lay […]
