Reflections
Restore Me
“You know, Gretchen,” the doctor paused to double-check my birthdate on the screen, “when we get into our 40s, simply getting out of bed can be dangerous.”
Sigh.
These were the...
Reflections
The Joy of a Yellow Watermelon
“Mom, you’ll never guess what I found!”
Each Saturday morning, I take one of my twins to help me with the weekly grocery shopping. Our newest routine is to split...
Reflections
Unexpectedly Hearing My Name
Editor’s note: Throughout July, we’re hosting 31 Days with St. Ignatius, a month-long celebration of Ignatian spirituality. In addition to the calendar of Ignatian articles found here, posts on...
Discernment
The Ignatian Way to Lead
The first time I ran a meeting as a leader of adults, I made a colossal mistake. It took me years, however, to understand the mistake and its implications...
Discernment
Discernment in AI Use
“Ugh! Not again!” I shouted, exasperated. “This stupid pop-up won’t go away!”
“Um, are you OK?” a quiet voice asked.
I jumped, having forgotten I was not alone. While I was...
Reflections
Lazarus and Moving Forward
When a difficult challenge arises for someone I love, more often than not, I launch right into problem-solving mode.
When my oldest son was officially diagnosed with hearing loss, I...