“The world is full of people with agendas, trying to persuade us to act on their behalf (spend on their behalf, fight and die on their behalf, oppress others on their behalf). But inside us is what Hemingway called a ‘built-in, shock-proof, shit detector.’ How do we know something is shit? We watch the wayContinue reading “Detector”
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Do Less
“This is not the time you stop believing. You simply can’t afford the luxury of skepticism.” Sarah Ban Breathnach By: Gabriela Yareliz I have enlisted the help of ChatGPT to come up with a nice adjustment to my morning routine. I am not going to lie— I am excited to try it. Might as wellContinue reading “Do Less”
For the In-Between Days
By: Gabriela Yareliz Snow is falling softly outside. We are under winter advisory. None of us knows which day of the week it is. We are in the in-between days that lead us to a new chapter. This new iPhone update is trippy. I read a while and spent too much time on Pinterest. IContinue reading “For the In-Between Days”
Incarnation
“There is nothing so secular that it cannot be sacred, and that is one of the deepest messages of the Incarnation.” Madeleine L’Engle (1918-2007) Thank you, God, for love. Thank you for making love the thing that saves us.
Merry Christmas Eve
“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”
Wisdom from Dr. Edie
“The hard morning didn’t disqualify the miracle.It never does.” Edie Wadsworth
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”
December 20, 2025 Mood Board
Arrange
“Arrange whatever pieces come your way.” Virginia Woolf
GABRIELA YARELIZ 