Kate Bowler – Anne Brock

Is It Just Me?

July 17, 2020July 3, 2022 Anne Brock

Are you tired? Or is it just me? It seems like I’m sleeping well every other night. That’s not good for me. 8-9 hours of sleep nightly is what my body prefers. When I don’t reach that goal my mood begins to change. With additional nights of less sleep my mind begins to spin out… Continue reading Is It Just Me?

camino de santiago, grief, Joy, Kate Bowler, sabbatical

Unlikely Companions

March 14, 2018July 3, 2022 Anne Brock

I couldn’t have said this a year ago, but after paying close attention to my grief – not rushing through but really sitting with it – I’ve discovered that my capacity for joy has increased. I notice the little things. I find excitement in mundane tasks. Joy seems to be more present. Last week I… Continue reading Unlikely Companions

brave, grief, Kate Bowler

Reasons

February 23, 2018July 3, 2022 Anne Brock

Last week I sat down one evening and read Kate Bowler’s new book Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I’ve Loved. I didn’t get up from my chair until I was finished. And then I went downstairs and gave Brad a big hug and asked him if I could give him his Valentine’s Day… Continue reading Reasons