“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”
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This Week’s Update
By: Gabriela Yareliz There we were, J and me, memorizing Super Bass by Nicki Minaj for our law school clinic’s talent show/ karaoke night in this tiny basement establishment in Greenwich Village. I can still rap parts of it. This week, I was heartened to see the greatest female rapper of our time address theContinue reading “This Week’s Update”
Illusion
“This is the principle we must understand. Without accountability, we live under the illusion of freedom.” James O’Keefe
Overwhelmed with Darkness
By: Gabriela Yareliz Our hearts are so heavy with grief, we don’t know where to look. Spiritually, you feel the darkness. I am tired of seeing Christian children killed in worship and going to school. I am tired of seeing law-abiding citizens get killed and criminals turned loose and defended. I am tired of theContinue reading “Overwhelmed with Darkness”
Erasure
By: Gabriela Yareliz Candace Owens led an interesting discussion around the attempted erasure of ancestry. Cue the Cracker Barrel controversy. (Truly one of my favorite places to be. I heavily considered planning a wedding party there). “It’s a spiritual attack on the idea of ancestry. Nothing can be old. Everything must be new. They wantContinue reading “Erasure”
Peter Crone in Conversation with Alex Ikonn
“Life will present you with people and circumstances to reveal where you are not free.” Peter Crone This conversation between Alex Ikonn and Peter Crone was very interesting, and I really enjoyed it. Sharing here in case of interest. The podcast version is here:
Hints of Camouflage
By: Gabriela Yareliz Memorial Day had me thinking about military culture and the strong influence it has in general American culture. Honor, duty, and service are keys to the American spirit. If you go into environments where perfectionism thrives, you will find hints of military culture: a school, sports, a summer camp, a church orContinue reading “Hints of Camouflage”
We Honor
By: Gabriela Yareliz Most of the names and faces I saw in these rows were between the ages of 18 and 22. Today, we honor and remember. The men and women who sacrifice do it for country and the fragile essential— freedom.
The Four Questions
By: Gabriela Yareliz This morning, I was reflecting on Byron Katie’s four questions. These are the questions she uses to coach people through issues and places where they get stuck. The questions are: Working through these has been so interesting. They make the day brighter and make us feel freer.
Freedom
“The Paradox of Freedom: The way to expand your freedom is to narrow your focus. The disciplined become the free.” James Clear
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