Tag Archives: Here I am as I am

I Hear Her

  The image of a child crying in the back seat of my car enabled me to move from trying to silence my anxiety to having compassion for a young part of myself. Over the next few days, I listened … Continue reading

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The Tree Speaks

Fir trees bear green branches year-round. But take a look, and you’ll notice some dead limbs. One tree, nestled in community, is only green near the top with clusters of vibrant new growth lower down where sunlight found them. The … Continue reading

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