What does it mean to follow a different Savior and Lord than the one offered by the Western Church? This question captured my attention because it so aptly summarizes the journey that I have been on over the past few years. It has been an arduous journey despite my firm belief that a grounded faith… Continue reading Lament and Resist
Prior to adopting a lens of peacemaking: the primary way to remain sustained or centered was through careful dosing of work environment and then escape: i.e. Work as little as possible. Spend time with people who are supportive and understanding, trying not to talk ‘shop’. For me: exercising outdoors as much as possible with… Continue reading Healthcare is a monster.
What have I found helpful to keep me centered? Staying centered for me is greatly helped by a trifecta of things that combat the anxiety of caring. The tension that can sometimes creep up on me when I want to see changes sooner than they want to come. When people or situations aren’t changing soon… Continue reading Physical:Social:Spiritual – Practices That Ease the Tension and Bring Me Peace
1.) Other people describe me as trustworthy, loyal, kind, resilient, humble, and introverted. I picked this photo because I see myself as the Honda Civic of people. I’m not flashy, but I’m here. 2.) My primary sphere of influence is Clinton County, Ohio. As a Quaker pastor, most of my influence is concentrated in… Continue reading Hi, I’m Hannah
For years, I did not realise I was not at peace with myself. What saved me and saves me again and again is an understanding that I am not one, I am many, and that I am not fixed, I am in flux. We are plural and we are changing. There are many plural selves… Continue reading We Already Are. Always Were and We Still Have Time To Be.
