Winter has a way of reminding me I can’t control every aspect of my life. Ever since I was young, I have loved the seasons. The unique feel, tastes and rhythms of nature have always whispered to me that there …
Starry-Eyed: The Womb Time That Winter Brings
Nature is a storyteller infused with holy narratives. Maybe this is why so many faith traditions find the darkest time of year to be deeply spiritual. The winter solstice in particular is a day when seeking people throughout the world …
Starry-Eyed: Sister Courage and Borrowed Light
Most of the time I can fake my way through life, convincing strangers that I am a fully functioning adult. That is, until a situation arises that I should be able to maneuver with ease, and I realize I have …
Starry-Eyed: Cultivating a Hospitable Heart
I have had to get over my house. I live in a teeny-tiny house. It is cozy and messy. My kids love art projects, which means that there is sure to be glitter in my carpets. This makes me pause …
Call for Submissions: Fall 2016 Magazine
Kindness: In a culture that is exceedingly self-seeking and hostile, independence and self-reliance are the touchstones of success while vulnerability and kindness are considered signs of weakness. But imagine a world without kindness. It would be a miserable, measly existence. …
We Are the Starry Eyed
Sometimes we think we have to pick one, when in reality it is always both. Light and dark, hope and fear, kindness and risk, wonder and mundane. This is evidenced by the fact that we are people who are meant …