May Vision: Soul Work, Summer Fire, and Seeing Life Anew

We are at the end of spring and heading into summer, and a lot of the wildlife that was once lush and green is starting to dry out. The weeds are becoming sticky, invasive, and messy, reminding me of the overgrowth in my apartment and in my life. Everything is drying out, and I need… Continue reading May Vision: Soul Work, Summer Fire, and Seeing Life Anew

The Resurrection of Love Beyond Fear

✨ Author’s Note This Easter reflection is a soul’s remembering and inner resurrection. It is an offering born of both reverence and rupture. It honors the Jesus I met outside the walls of religion, the Earth that mothers us all, and the sacred truth that we, too, are vessels of resurrection. ✝️ The Symbolic Power… Continue reading The Resurrection of Love Beyond Fear

Am I Really Loving Myself? Five Indicators Self-Love is Being Neglected

(1)  Too exhausted to take care of your needs Exhaustion is a result of self neglect,  evidenced by things like poor eating habits, lack of adequate exercise, and insufficient leisure time. This usually means you’re putting your own needs on the back burner and prioritizing others’ needs. It might make you feel like a good… Continue reading Am I Really Loving Myself? Five Indicators Self-Love is Being Neglected

Rising Above Criticism: The Power of Self-Love

Loving yourself in the midst of scornful people can be a profoundly challenging process. It takes courage to stand firm in the face of judgment, to silence the chorus of critical voices echoing all around, and to cultivate a deep well of self-acceptance within. When surrounded by those who would seek to diminish our worth,… Continue reading Rising Above Criticism: The Power of Self-Love

The Love of God is Self-Love

Until you truly love yourself- unconditionally, you cannot love another unconditionally. And if you cannot love the people in front of you unconditionally, you cannot fully love God. You may think you love God because you pray, do good deeds, read scripture, and try to show people how they must live in order to be… Continue reading The Love of God is Self-Love