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Self Awareness as a Bridge to Restorative Practice
Ever been overwhelmed, overbooked, and under-resourced? (Asking for a friend.) There are seasons in life when that reality feels especially loud—etched in memory like both a scar and a lesson. One of those seasons for me was when my two oldest—now in their 30s—were just five and two. I was a former Air Force enlisted on a journey toward my next vocation, working nights, finishing my undergraduate degree (back when everything was in person), and serving in our Wednesday night children’s...
Pilgrimage as a Metaphor for Life
In 2023, I set out on a solo endeavor; a 500-mile pilgrimage from St. Jean Pied de Port, France, to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Thirty-two days. One backpack. Countless lessons. People often ask what the Camino de Santiago taught me. The truth is, it didn’t teach me something new—it revealed what was already there. Pilgrimage has a way of stripping life down to its essence. Each day asks: What will you carry? What can you release? Who are you becoming on the journey? Over time, I...
Why Spiritual Health Matters: Nourishing the Soul to Live Fully Alive
In our fast-moving, hyper-connected world, spiritual health is often overlooked. But if we want to live not just productively—but meaningfully —we must turn inward. Because true well-being doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from being more present, more grounded, and more aligned with what truly matters. What is Spiritual Health? Spiritual health is not limited to religion. It’s the inner landscape of your life—your sense of connection, purpose, and meaning to something greater than...
