Live your love.

I was am feeling especially nostalgic and emotional today as it marks the one year anniversary of the horrific earthquake that struck Haiti taking over 200,000 lives and the homes of millions. As I was listening to the stories covering the anniversary on NPR this morning and this evening, it was good that we were able to stop our day-to-day lives and remember those people and that country that has had it so hard. Some of the words shared were hopeful and helping to inspire the Haitian people by helping to take their lives into their own hands, and not to put their faith in the very corrupt government- But it was also frustrating that so many are still homeless and living in tents. Most of the buildings and houses still lay in rubble- just like they were 6 months ago when I was there, and 1 year ago when the earthquake struck. Certainly mourning needs to happen because of the tragedy and everyone in the country was some how affected. However, people from the outside have come to help an...

I had a peaceful day yesterday. After I woke up, I went to Yoga, did some cleaning, went to a coffee shop to read, came home and journaled. I spent the evening with good friends, listening to good music, and sharing good conversation. Something happened yesterday that did not reflect the peacefulness that I felt. My heart is saddened by the shooting that occurred in Tucson, AZ yesterday. I can't even imagine the pain the families and those affected by the shooting yesterday are feeling. My mind is especially curious to what the motives of the shooter was. This had to be a man so overcome by anger. How does a person get that angry to do such a horrible thing? At church today, I realized the ultimate vision of peace to me was Christ. He represented everything that Caesar and his empire didn't. He was the opposite of domination, violence, and power. He represents humility, acceptance, and love. My hope is for people in this world to experience peace in some way. When one experienc...

I feel like I write about this a lot, but I really do feel so grateful for the people in my life. Tonight a group of good friends sat on our couch and shared if we wanted more HOPE, LOVE, or FAITH in 2011. What a great question to discuss. I want to be better about having more intentional discussions like that with the people I see on a daily basis. I got to have some really good conversations with some friends and family while I was visiting Chicagoland for the holidays. I feel like I try to fit in so much and see so many people on my visits, but I always leave feeling fulfilled and loved. The conversations were intentional and real and deep.. because we go months without seeing each other and maybe not talking- so catching up is necessary. I love it and I decided that energizes me. Anyways... I decided that I would like to have more faith in 2011. I've definitely grown to be quite a sceptic in  the area of religion the past few years. I don't regret that, but I do miss that ...