Category Archives: culture

2016 on the mind

Inspired by the sermon “A Spiritual Vantage Point” by Pastor Dan Graham By: Gabriela Yareliz Hello friends, First things first, the verses that inspired this long letter to you: Philippians 3:13-14: Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forwardContinue reading “2016 on the mind”

Reflections Before Bedtime #56

Compiled by: Gabriela Yareliz Words are so lovely. They end up swimming in my head like alphabet soup, after a long day. Delicious. “He wants to be the center, through Him alone all things shall come to pass. He is the Mediator, not only between God and man, but between man and man, between manContinue reading “Reflections Before Bedtime #56”

Monday Inspiration: December 21, 2015

By: Gabriela Yareliz This Monday Inspiration is special to me. This post has all of my own photography. I’ll be sharing some of the New York City autumn glory we experienced this year. I hope you enjoy. Have a beautiful, empowered week. Yours truly. “In every walk with nature, one receives far more than heContinue reading “Monday Inspiration: December 21, 2015”

New on the Blogroll

It’s winter. This means less time outside. Winter means more time inside reading, watching movies, cuddling and listening to good podcasts and radio. For those of you who spend time checking out the links on the Blogroll (right-hand column on desktop page; at the very bottom on mobile), there are four new additions! First, for the movieContinue reading “New on the Blogroll”

#ThatShahLife

By: Gabriela Yareliz If I could choose one word to describe myself, it would be curious. I like learning and trying new things (even when I immediately regret it afterward). Being adventurous can be great, and it can also backfire. Believe me. But at least, this means I have an anthology of great stories forContinue reading “#ThatShahLife”

Reflections Before Bedtime #55

By: Gabriela Yareliz I don’t want to be the option you are afraid of– I want you to see my love and be sure. I’m standing here without my gown; I’m Cinderella after midnight. I hope you will realize I’m the one who danced with you all night. I hope you decide to find me.Continue reading “Reflections Before Bedtime #55”

Tuesday Badinage: December 15, 2015

By: Gabriela Yareliz What a week. So far, it has been like a page ripped out of Dante’s “Inferno.” I am still waiting for the Divine Comedy element. Kidding. Here is some inspiration for those of you feeling just as dizzy about this week:        “The heights by great men reached and kept wereContinue reading “Tuesday Badinage: December 15, 2015”

Reflections Before Bedtime #53

By: Gabriela Yareliz I just finished a spoonful of cocoa almond butter, and I am trying to think, but it feels like there is a broken record playing in my head. This weekend was oddly but deliciously warm. I had the nice opportunity to spend some face time with good friends. With life’s routines andContinue reading “Reflections Before Bedtime #53”