I turned 30 this year and though I felt the same for the most part, I noticed that 30 is the milestone that begins the end of freedom, or so it seems. Before 30, the other milestones in life is about growing up and getting more freedom. Turning 15 or 16 or 18, depending on […]
The Freedom in Looking Up
The instructor told us to pair up and evaluate each other as we danced. My dance partner gave me one of the best advice I’ve ever received. She noticed that I had the tendency to look down as I danced. “Look up,” she said and it made a world of a difference. The stage opened […]
Freedom in Simple Pleasures
I used to think that if I had more freedom, my life would be more elaborately wonderful. It would be more of a production, preferably a musical. The truth is, if life was a musical, it would be stressful. I’ve been in the front end and back end of a musical production. I’ve also watched […]
Freedom in a Thank You
Today my church celebrated Pastor’s Appreciation Day. That’s what my dance practice from yesterday was for. Did you know there’s freedom in a simple thank you? In saying it and receiving it, these two simple words of gratitude have the power to allow hearts and souls to breathe. But just as is the case with […]
The Freedom in Stepping Back
I am so sore, it’s not funny. After my ministry meeting today, we had dance practice for the presentation tomorrow. I haven’t danced a choreographed jazz/ballet routine in a long time so practice was grueling. I’m trying not to be nervous, but I kept going today because I am nervous. Of course, I want the dance […]
Weekend Fun & the Freedom in Self Care
This Weekend Fun is all about Self Care, the practice of taking care of yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally. I’m going to add spiritually, too. Most of us like to say we’re fine even though we’re not. It takes courage to admit when we’re not doing well and ask for help. A consistent practice of […]
Freedom in Community
“Is that normal for a Christian?” she wanted to know. Is it normal to feel dry? It is normal to feel lacking? To have gone a year without reading the Bible? To have lost that passion to share the Gospel? To feel like a basket is hiding the light? To have lost the saltiness for […]