A message to the ones who stayed longer than they could explain— The messages in this post are often ones we see geared toward those struggling after breakups with partners or strife in their families. While these messages may absolutely fit those situations, this post is not about personal relationships. This post is about systems.ContinueContinue reading “A Supportive Message to the Ones Rebuilding Faith Outside the Walls”
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The Purpose of Pain: Where God Meets Us
We come into this world fragile, unknowing, and dependent—and we leave it in much the same way. Along the way, life leaves its marks on us, not in spite of its challenges but because of them. We are shaped, scarred, and softened by the trials we face. Yet so many of us chase an illusion—aContinueContinue reading “The Purpose of Pain: Where God Meets Us”
Worthiness: The Quiet Truth We’re Missing
We hear it all the time: You’re worthy. Remember your worth. It’s everywhere—on social media, in self-help books, and even whispered in moments of prayer. But how many of us actually believe it? Even the Bible tells us we were worthy enough for God to send Jesus to die for our sins. Yet, growing upContinueContinue reading “Worthiness: The Quiet Truth We’re Missing”
The Rot Before the Resurrection: When God Lets You Break to Build You Back (A Testament to God’s Promises)
What do you do when your life feels like it’s crumbling into dust, and God seems silent? Sometimes, it feels like He’s letting you rot—but what if that decay is the first step toward new life? Now, consider this: What if God is not silent at all? What if He’s speaking in a language thatContinueContinue reading “The Rot Before the Resurrection: When God Lets You Break to Build You Back (A Testament to God’s Promises)”
Learn from the Enlightenment My Pain Caused Me (Or How Pain Is the Enlightenment)
I wrote this post a year ago, but the words necessary to appropriately convey it took a lot longer to set in. I used to struggle with anxiety, especially around the holidays. Not the run-of-the-mill holiday stress—this was the kind of anxiety that wrapped itself around my chest, whispering, “Someone’s going to die. Something terribleContinueContinue reading “Learn from the Enlightenment My Pain Caused Me (Or How Pain Is the Enlightenment)”
Lay it down.
The Weight We Carry What are you holding onto, and why? Are you carrying the burden of proving your point to someone who isn’t even paying attention? Are you weighed down by grudges, betrayals, or the need to justify yourself? The truth is, holding onto these things doesn’t serve you. It hinders your growth, blocksContinueContinue reading “Lay it down.”
Choosing Yourself: What I’ve Learned From My Journey of Letting Go and Letting God
Everything I am in this Now—everything I’ve overcome, everything I do or don’t do today—is because of God/Source. I live, breathe, and move forward with a deep sense of gratitude to the One who carried me through valleys I thought I’d never escape. God/Source truly led me out of the valley of the shadow ofContinueContinue reading “Choosing Yourself: What I’ve Learned From My Journey of Letting Go and Letting God”
The Art of Self-Reinvention: An Unexpected Journey
There was a moment in my life when I looked at the person I had become and felt a complete disconnect. On the surface, to anyone looking in from the outside, everything seemed fine—more than fine, even successful. But deep down, I knew something was off. I was out of alignment with myself. Especially afterContinueContinue reading “The Art of Self-Reinvention: An Unexpected Journey”
Rooted in Surrender: Finding Strength in the Inherent Duality of Letting Go and Holding On
Tonight, I had an inner experience that I feel it is a responsibility, my duty, in a way, to share with the Twin Tree Project blog and each of you, our readers. Despite the discomfort of reaching beyond my own vulnerability, sharing real-time reflections on my growth and healing feels like fulfilling a purpose farContinueContinue reading “Rooted in Surrender: Finding Strength in the Inherent Duality of Letting Go and Holding On”
A “Chance Encounter” with Wisdom: The Teacher Appears (Understanding the Kleshas and Finding Peace)
I recently had one of those profound spiritual experiences that feels like fate—a turning point that shifts your life forever. This time, though, I was fully conscious of it while it was happening. Meeting my new teacher, David Ji, a Zen master, came at just the right moment. As I navigate recovery from a majorContinueContinue reading “A “Chance Encounter” with Wisdom: The Teacher Appears (Understanding the Kleshas and Finding Peace)”
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