A Spiritual Journey Through Creativity
Times like these calls for grace upon grace, don’t you think? 20/20 Vision 2020 started out with retreats and workshops all playing on the idea of 20/20 vision. There was this hope that 2020 would bring something new, maybe a revival of sorts. Of course, we wanted that revival to be easy and calm. We… Continue reading Grace Upon Grace
I typically leave for work early enough to beat the morning traffic, but on this particular morning I had a late start. Because I don’t usually come upon slow downs at my usual time, that morning I didn’t know if the slow traffic was typical or something bigger, like an accident. a different day and… Continue reading Staying in My Lane
To the person who feels the need to comment on every news story or Facebook post about the immorality of anything outside of the heteronormative life, I can’t change your mind. I know this, that’s why I don’t engage in that way. I know that if I share my story in the comment section I… Continue reading I Can’t Change Your Mind
Often when we try to repair something, we do it in a way that makes the repair invisible. One might put a patch on the backside of a hole in the knees of jeans so that the spot isn’t as apparent. When repairing a tear in a couch or chair, it’s done in a way… Continue reading Making Visible
Often when I say "no" to something I feel bad. I feel like I'm letting someone down, that I'm not doing my part. Usually when I say "no" it's best for me, but being one that often puts others first, I still struggle with being my first priority. Last month my breathwork teacher was in… Continue reading Not Yet
I met him when he was in elementary school. His parents were very excited about the youth program I was leading and couldn’t wait for him to join in on all the fun. The summer before he started sixth grade, I went to his house to learn more about him – what he enjoys, what… Continue reading New Dreams: T’s Quilt
Before I arrived, I read followed several blogs about the Camino and often writers would comment about seeing people many times or developing a Camino family. Since I'm traveling with a large group, I didn't know if we would have the same experience. I imagine traveling alone would lend itself to connecting with other pilgrims… Continue reading The People of the Camino
These moments are everywhere – every moment, really, is a moment of grace. None of this is deserved. Yes, I’ve worked for what I have. But, do I deserve anymore than the next person? No. Yes, I’ve tried to cultivate meaningful relationships. But, I do deserve loving people in my life more than someone else?… Continue reading Moments of Grace
Anne Brock 