“I am sure there is Magic in everything, only we have not sense enough to get hold of it and make it do things for us.” Frances Hodgson Burnett By: Gabriela Yareliz When I was a teen, we regularly visited an office that offered certain services. The services were not for me, and I wouldContinue reading “The Secret Garden”
Tag Archives: spirituality
Make Meaning
By: Gabriela Yareliz How do we measure life? I was reflecting on this when Ranier Wylde’s words came to me. Wylde discusses Sisyphus. His piece is great, and it reminded me of how much Stoicism has impacted how I think of things in the world. When faced with a dilemma, I do often stop andContinue reading “Make Meaning”
Saoko
By: Gabriela Yareliz NYC has felt the influx of people for the World Cup. I have seen large clusters of Brazilians, Algerians, French, and Colombian visitors. I have been listening to Saoko on repeat. It’s all about change and transformation, after all. Some of the moments collected in the week (culturally and personally): The TkachuksContinue reading “Saoko”
This Week’s Favorites 06.19.26
By: Gabriela Yareliz The week is coming to an end. Nothing like a Friday. I continued my The Core 21-day challenge, and I am getting ready to go on a solid morning walk before the sun starts roasting us. I am excited to start Sarah Dessen’s new book! Spent some time starting to deep cleanContinue reading “This Week’s Favorites 06.19.26”
Play
By: Gabriela Yareliz “How often do you go on vacation?” the sales associate asked us dutifully. When we told him this was the only one in recent history, I saw a mix of shock and slight pity flash across his face. It triggered a small wave of shame that I decided to shake off quickly.Continue reading “Play”
Love Yours
By: Gabriela Yareliz “Love yours,” was spray painted in red on a lamppost as cursive graffiti. An excellent reminder to love your people and also, it reminded me of Emma Grede’s book, Start With Yourself. As we start the week, I want us to focus on how we are actively showing love around us, butContinue reading “Love Yours”
Maintenance
“Everything sacred in your life requires devotion, not just desire. Your body, your mind, your relationships, your purpose, they don’t fall apart overnight. They decay slowly when presence disappears. Maintenance is love in action. It is the daily ritual of honoring what you say matters before life forces you to repair what neglect has broken.Continue reading “Maintenance”
Remembering
By: Gabriela Yareliz I always cry on Memorial Day. The closing ceremony of the parade always gets me. Usually, it’s when I hear names read off of people we refuse to forget, or when they tell the stories of heroism we shouldn’t lose sight of. I cry when I see the gold star moms holdContinue reading “Remembering”
Baby Jesus
“Oh my word, we have one more. I didn’t see that one. Someone left us another baby Jesus!” Lady with the blue eyeshadow at the Citrus Welcome Center in Ocala By: Gabriela Yareliz Everywhere we went, we found baby Jesuses. At the citrus center, restaurants, coffee shops, and even our captain on the glass bottomContinue reading “Baby Jesus”
Random Acts of Opportunity
“What God is giving you is not a destiny but an opportunity.” Erwin McManus
GABRIELA YARELIZ 