Annelisa

Connection, Responsibility, and Transcendence It might be best to begin by defining peace not simply as the absence of violence, but as...

At the core of being human is need . We need air, water, food, warmth, touch, and shelter. But our needs extend far beyond survival, they...

Many people enter relationships believing love alone will sustain them. But love, in its rawest form, is not a guarantee of a lasting,...

Sitting Around the Fire Jon Hopkins / Ram Dass https://open.spotify.com/track/7Bl1GdYbcJ0QSffErVWOnv?si=mTYTFglYTXSi3fFsWZc6Ow...

Briefly It Enters, Briefly It Speaks By Jane Kenyon I am the blossom pressed in a book, found again after two hundred years. . . . I am...

It’s okay to be shaky, to not know anymore, and to allow your heart to break. To fall to the ground and bear witness to the reality that...

As fires continue to rage in Southern California, increasing numbers of us will either be directly affected or will be asked to sit with...

Over time, I have come to understand that Love moves into and out of form. Time dissolves forms, yet the essence of Love remains, a...

When the decorations are packed away and the holiday rush subsides, many can be left with lingering feelings, hurt, frustration, or even...

FREEDOM By Jon Batiste https://open.spotify.com/track/2QOB5UiRKggr2j9uMD3GYK?si=fihFHE_FSjy0h9LmHLHs-Q https://youtu.be/3YHVC1DcHmo?si=P-...

Holiness is the center that holds all peripheries; the pure internal absence that makes sense of everyone who comes to visit; the hidden...

Alcohol is a common presence at holiday gatherings, but its effects on family dynamics can be profound. For couples, the combination of...

For couples, visiting the in-laws during the holidays can be a double-edged sword. It’s an opportunity to strengthen family ties, but it...

Holidays are rich with emotional triggers. From old family conflicts resurfacing to subtle criticisms about your choices, the holiday...

Families often rely on stories to ensure that belonging and loyalty are established and sustained. Some are stories of triumph and...