There’s a particular vulnerability that comes with unraveling the faith of your childhood. I can still feel the weight of my conservative Christian upbringing, the rigid certainty about biblical literalism, the well-meaning but suffocating doctrine of colorblindness, the unyielding stance on sexuality, and the rules that felt confusing and contradictory. These weren’t just beliefs; they were a foundation that my parents desperately tried instilling in…
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It’s Okay to Cry: Permission to Feel Especially Right Now
In this gentle reflection, I offer permission — not just to others, but to myself — to feel deeply in a world that often demands composure. It’s Okay to Cry is a reminder that vulnerability is not weakness, but a sacred act of truth-telling. Especially now, when the weight of the world presses in, tears can be a form of release, resistance, and renewal. Read…
The Uncarved Block: Authenticity, Presence, and the Future
Have you ever heard of the Uncarved Block? It’s a concept from Daoism that serves as a powerful metaphor for personal growth and resilience. In this post, I’ll share how we can leverage the idea as a tool for our self-discovery and growth and what it means for the future we are creating. Last week, I shared a compelling vision for our future and asked…