Tag Archives: Freedom

Snapshots & Whatnot: Meaningful Choices

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Virginia

Austrian author and psychiatrist Viktor Frankl (1905-1997) survived four concentration camps during the Holocaust. He knew gratuitous suffering intimately. Given chaotic challenges ever present in our world, may these insights of his encourage our hearts today. “Between stimulus and response … Continue reading →

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#LENT: (a little) Holy Hilarity

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Virginia

“As soap is to the body, so laughter is to the soul.” Jewish Proverb During Lent we often focus on the solemn and somber. Ashes, fasting, and abstinence deepen our somberness (especially if low blood sugar is an issue, like … Continue reading →

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Soaring (with a little faith!)

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Virginia

Sometimes we get so mired in making sure we’re sure about whatever we’re doing that we forget to engage our eyes of faith to look up for soaring opportunities. We may get a little (too) comfortable hanging out where we … Continue reading →

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GIFTS …and Gifts…

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Virginia

Gifts (the giving of) and Gifts (the receiving of) are a big part of this holiday season.  We spend a great deal of time, or too little time (if busy schedules make us Christmas Eve shoppers), trying to find gifts … Continue reading →

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