While listening to a talk by a counselor recently, I heard the term “over-functioning.”  Though not found in the dictionary, over-functioning names a feature of co-dependent relationships.  It means doing another’s work for them.  This behavior can show up in…

Often the need for healthy boundaries arises out of unhealthy relationships.  While an all or nothing approach may be appealing (i.e. leave the unhealthy behind), the reality is that people are complex.  We may love someone who has a lot…

The Clutter Clearing program I lead has come to a close for the season.  This has me reflecting upon the many insights shared.  One thing we discussed is the beauty of the vow of poverty that religious people take.  As…

While on a Clutter Clearing journey of sorts, I am reminded of some key indicators that my life is too full of “stuff.” One is when my workouts drop off the schedule. Another is when my contemplative prayer time is…

As I continue to approach various forms of clutter clearing this spring — physical, digital, mental, emotional, etc. — I am struck by the scripture “For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” (Mt 6:21)  In its…

Last week I led a program called “Clutter Clearing for Soul Space.”  In light of the seasonal cleaning many do in spring, it seemed a good time to gather inspiration on how to simplify life a bit more… to reclaim…

God’s “one-in-being-ness” presented to us through the life of Jesus is not a mere experience that humankind once witnessed, rather it is an invitation.  We are invited to develop our Christ nature, to live out the bold Love Jesus modeled…

Holy Week brings the Lenten journey to an inevitable point of surrender and sorrow.  Whether a part of our lives is on the cross or we are witnessing death unfolding, the powerlessness of the human experience is evident.  In moments…

Lent is a time set aside to deepen our faith life.  Feelings of growth and renewal could make us eager to share what is new and uplifting for us.  Perhaps the best way to do so is by Attraction Rather…

Lent offers us a journey more than it does a destination.  It is a necessary passage that forms us to become a people of resurrection.  In this season of Lent we may take inventory of how well we are living…