Tag Archives: healing

Suffering on the Mats

I’ve been living with the word Heal this year. I’ve been trying to focus on the physical, mental, and spiritual places within myself that are in need of renewal, care, and rest. Part of my initial idea for Heal was that I would reframe certain activities in terms of how they can bring healing. ThisContinue reading “Suffering on the Mats”

The Actual Doing of the Thing

At the center of this year’s General Synod of the United Church of Christ, a “pray space” had been provided for children up through preschool age. It included tables at which to color or draw, some mats for crawling and tumbling, and a few other modest amenities for creative play. The idea for such anContinue reading “The Actual Doing of the Thing”

Heal: A Mid-Year Check-In

For the past decade, I’ve been foregoing New Year’s resolutions in favor of choosing a single word by which to live for the year. It’s inspired by One Word 365, which encourages this practice. As I did last year, I felt like checking in now that we’re close to the midpoint of 2023. My wordContinue reading “Heal: A Mid-Year Check-In”