“It’s Christmas Eve, the night of miracles.” Sarah Ban Breathnach By: Gabriela Yareliz Merry Christmas Eve! Our advent calendars end tonight. (Mine has been a source of so much excitement this season). This break time has been a much-needed tension detox for me. What have I been up to? Some longs walks, cleaning and laundry,Continue reading “Merry Christmas Eve”
Category Archives: personal
Born of the Fire
“It’s ok not to feel ‘festive’ this year. All your emotions are welcome and darling, the feeling is the healing. Wishing you all the space and grace to feel as you do, remembering that no feeling is permanent. Allow it to move through you, and it might just make space for something fresh and new.”Continue reading “Born of the Fire”
Rich
Mindful News is right— we are rich. We lead a charmed life. “My hot water works on a dime, my a/c works when I need it too, I can go to any grocery store and purchase what I please to eat, I have a clean kitchen to cook in, I have a clean shower toContinue reading “Rich”
How Does This Play Out?
“Wealth, to me, is discernment.” Mari Fonseca By: Gabriela Yareliz We are entering uncharted territory. We arrived here strongly during the pandemic, and we are still watching this unfold. What happens when independent media presents hard facts— names, resumes, photos, first-hand personal testimony from people in the positions to know (many personally asked to breakContinue reading “How Does This Play Out?”
On the Other Side of the Trade
By: Gabriela Yareliz Chris Kreider and Jacob Trouba (former Rangers Captain) were welcomed back into MSG, as they arrived to play against (and slay) their former team (the NY Rangers) with the Anaheim Ducks. These two trades were among the most controversial, in recent time, steeped in drama from the players to the fans. TheContinue reading “On the Other Side of the Trade”
Intersections and Delays
By: Gabriela Yareliz I was absolutely sure someone was sabotaging my laundry run by holding the elevator on the fourth floor. Here’s the thing— the only way to get the basement where the machines are is via elevator. There is no staircase. I patiently waited (my frustration mounting). I wondered if I was going toContinue reading “Intersections and Delays”
The Seeker is Honored
“When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.” Matthew 2:10 By: Gabriela Yareliz There are many narratives to the holiday season. There are different focal points, and reminders along the way. I believe those points of focus reveal a lot about those who celebrate and the values they cherish. We internalize theseContinue reading “The Seeker is Honored”
Surface Level
“Any major life rupture reveals who was never built for the terrain ahead […] when you discover that half the people you thought were ride or dies weren’t even ride or die adjacent, don’t waste time being sad about it. Those people could not have supported you much longer anyway. They maxed out their capacityContinue reading “Surface Level”
You Keep Your Choice
By: Gabriela Yareliz In a time where discernment is everything (so seeking God’s wisdom is paramount), we decide whether we stay in darkness. Scripture illustrates often how those who choose blindness, darkness, and pride are permitted by God to keep it. If you choose blindness, you will get to stay blind. If you choose toContinue reading “You Keep Your Choice”
Friends Christmas
By: Gabriela Yareliz A bit of nostalgia for the soul, courtesy of Pinterest. What can we take from a Friends Christmas? Cookies and conversations. Enjoying a bare tree for a bit. Not everything has to be done in one day. Decorating the tree with help. So much of the holiday prep should be done withContinue reading “Friends Christmas”
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