reflection
Who Am I?
Becky Allender shares a poetic essay inspired by the I Am From project, an exploration of the people, places, and stories that help shape our identities.
ReadEnigmas, Shame, and the Myth of the Strong Silent Type
Beau Denton writes about the shallow promises of the strong silent type, and the need for connection even when we are not doing well.
ReadNot Doing Well, Part Three
Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton continue discussing not doing well, and the movement toward doing well even when circumstances don't change.
ListenNot Doing Well, Part Two
Dan and Rachael discuss the painful but essential act of allowing the Spirit to contend with us through the love of others when we are not doing well.
ListenNot Doing Well, Part One
Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton discuss not doing well, and the familiar messages that we need to power through, keep our guard up, and not be truly seen.
ListenAfraid to Begin
Mandy Hughes proposes listening to our fears with a curiosity about the stories that formed them and the insights they might offer when we're afraid.
ReadDelight, Discernment, and Decision-making, Part Two
With help from Marie Kondo, Dan shares that approaching even the smallest decisions with a sense of delight might draw us deeper into beauty and goodness.
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