Repackaging Your Faith

Repackaging Your Faith

A BUBBLE You were born within a bubble, fiercely protected by doctrine, scripture, truth. Safety reigned. Trusted authorities handed you a tidy list of inspired methods to make your path straight. You internalized all advice, never questioning, as you carefully...
Your Rainbow Awaits

Your Rainbow Awaits

Maya Angelou once said, “Every storm runs out of rain.” I am not the biggest fan of rain, but this year in particular I feel so much gratitude for the moisture that has graced the valley that I call home. Now that the winter months have come and gone (the...
When Faith Turns to Doubt

When Faith Turns to Doubt

I recently wrote a piece about my faith journey, which you can read here. I didn’t feature it as a stand-alone post because honestly, it scared me to put something so personal and vulnerable out there on center stage. But ultimately I decided it has a place on...
Forged in the Fire

Forged in the Fire

“You gotta leave yourself behind.” -Lady Gaga The Roles We Settle In There’s a lot about societal structures and cultural norms that make self-exploration and expansion a tricky task. Your upbringing determines your world view as a young person. Family dynamics,...
You are Free, and You Always Have Been…

You are Free, and You Always Have Been…

I have always associated freedom with external factors, like living in a democracy and being able to worship how I please. I do not take these freedoms for granted. But lately, I have been pondering what freedom means from a more spiritual lens. It’s a word that...