As I mentioned in a post last week, my word of the year for 2019 is focus. Paying attention to one thing at a time–and making the time for things that really matter–are among my goals.…
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When I chose hygge as my word of the year for 2018, I basically told myself that I had to spend some time each day devoting myself to coziness. I’m proud to say that I followed…
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This is the time of year when it seems like we’re all striving for perfection–the perfect Thanksgiving turkey, the perfect Christmas card photo, the perfect balance of food and fun at a holiday gathering.…
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The holiday season tends to be heavy on social engagements. You might have a party at work; your partner might have one as well; there might be social events with friends, events at your…
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This semester I’m leading one portion of a Directed Readings class for honors students at my university. The book we’re discussing together is Pastrix, by Nadia Bolz-Weber, which tells the author’s story of becoming a…
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About a year after my dad passed away, I remember my mom lamenting “I just don’t know my purpose in life.” She was nearly 80 years old by then. She’d spent her entire adult…
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I’ll be honest: I kind of hate it when people say things like “You’re such a strong person, you can handle this.” I know they mean well, but the implication is that “this”–whatever it…