By: Gabriela Yareliz I read a brilliant article about Mother Teresa and her “spiritual darkness,” in The Week . The article was called, “Mother Teresa sometimes didn’t believe in God. That makes her an example of faith.” Provocative. Mother Teresa recently became a “Saint.” I remember after reading her journal in high school, how impacted I wasContinue reading ““Dark Faith””
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Reflections Before Bedtime #89
By: Gabriela Yareliz My favorite part of the day was when the little one said her stuffed bear wanted to hold my hand. And we walked to lunch. Him, her, the little bear and me– all of us holding hands in a line, walking. Life felt, at that moment, very extremely perfect.
Give Us
“Give us this day our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11 By: Gabriela Yareliz I was listening to an old Kidd Kraddick in the Morning podcast from 2013. Kidd Kraddick was still alive and was the main host of the radio show. He was reading a letter sent in from a woman who had been struggling financially.Continue reading “Give Us”
6 Years of Aisha
By: Gabriela Yareliz On August 6, 2010, this funny, stylish, Bollywood adaptation of the Jane Austen classic, Emma, was released. Aisha is a hard-to-forget film. It was the first film where I really loved Sonam Kapoor’s performance. And while it has its cheesy moments, it has some fantastic dialogue, clothes, songs– and Sonam is justContinue reading “6 Years of Aisha”
Praying for Italy
By: Gabriela Yareliz The town of Amatrice, Italy was destroyed by an earthquake. Praying for all who are suffering loss. This tragedy brought memories of the 2009 earthquake in Italy. Below, is a song I absolutely love that was recorded by popular Italian artists to raise money for the cause.
Tuesday Badinage: August 23, 2016
By: Gabriela Yareliz In court, I ran into an opposing counsel who had on two different shoes. “I will fess up to you,” he said to me as I walked with a colleague. He told me that in the morning, as he was taking off his shoes after driving, changing into work shoes, he onlyContinue reading “Tuesday Badinage: August 23, 2016”
Understanding
“You’ll understand, someday,” some hurtful people say. That phrase irks me. Sometimes, I think people use it hoping they will understand their own actions, someday. Unfortunately, some actions can’t be justified or excused, even after the passage of time. And that’s just how it is. -GY
Success, Virgin Births And Ordinary Miracles
By: Gabriela Yareliz This past week, I was listening to a “Pocket Pardon My French” podcast, by Garance Doré, about the meaning of success. This is a word and yardstick that tortures young adults and adults, alike. It’s the stuff children’s dreams are made of. Garance spoke about how true success, to her, is knowingContinue reading “Success, Virgin Births And Ordinary Miracles”
The Hours: August 20, 2016
The most random, memorable pieces of conversation from the day. Because sometimes, people say things that make you *double take*. – Gabriela Yareliz 8:39: “‘We overcome things, all sorts of things–including granola. She’s my bestie!’” (F sending me a quote from someone else) 8:55: “Where is this quote from? Cute.” (G) 8:56: “You, on AugustContinue reading “The Hours: August 20, 2016”
Sunday Girl: August 14, 2016
“When you live with soul… Every thought is a prayer; Every word is a blessing; Every single day is a miracle.” Cleo By: Gabriela Yareliz It has been one of those Sundays. My hair has been piled up, on top of my head, making me look like a Teletubbie, all day. (Like Laa Laa, theContinue reading “Sunday Girl: August 14, 2016”
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