“Rise and shine, you have to go to work.” Unspoken words of the alarm clock. How often does your soul respond with a resounding “NO!”? …
Brave
Brave /brav/ Verb endure or face (unpleasant conditions or behavior) without showing fear. My granddaughter’s school hosts a 5K fundraiser every year. She decided this …
We Learn From Many Masters
Foreword Twenty-five years ago, I wrote an article entitled “We Learn from Many Masters.” It was about how, as clinicians, we must bring our hearts …
Balance, Boundaries & Burnout
Recently I happened upon a show with one of those jugglers that managed to keep six, seven, eight, nine balls in the air. He juggled …
Ask For It
Christmas morning had arrived and there it was – the Kodak Brownie camera I had longed for as a little girl. The only problem was …
The Resolution Of A Lifetime
An Unanswered Prayer After graduating from Marquette University in 2007, the job market was obsolete. I remember sending my portfolio, resume, and cover letter to …
Perspective
The air was brisk and the climb was steep. They are experienced hikers, and welcomed the opportunity to drink in the sights and sounds of …
The Power Behind Your Calling
I was raised as a preacher’s kid in a growing area of Columbus, Ohio. Being the oldest of four, I quickly learned to take the …
The Tradition of Gratitude
As we wind up a year of unprecedented uncertainty, I’ve clung to the comfort found in tradition. Tradition brings us together, albeit this year virtually, …
Live Out Loud
“Live out loud!” is a popular saying thrown around like verbal confetti. But what exactly does it mean? According to pop culture, it means living …
The Beauty of Broken
Friends were coming for dinner. I enjoy entertaining so I went about my preparations, humming as I went along. The afternoon flowed smoothly, but anyone …
Faith Filled Friday: Machell Hudson
On this special Faith Filled Friday Anne is joined by Machell Hudson. They discuss how they have taken this time of the pandemic to reflect …
No Bruises: Recognizing Emotional Abuse
He will search and find this blog because, after all this time, he still stalks me. He’ll call and email the publisher, comment on the …