It takes courage to live in the present when we are constantly tempted by the endless escape and connectivity of technology. But how do we cultivate such courage? As with developing any virtue, the best thing we can do for ourselves is to create an environment that is conducive to that virtue. Surround yourself with beauty. Try to make […]
When We’re Afraid to Live Beyond a Screen
The other day my family and I were out to dinner and at the table next to us everyone was on their phone. For the entire meal, eyes were never lifted except to take a bite of food and words were never said except to share something from the phones. I know I struggle with […]
I Don’t Like The Red Cups, But Not Because They Offend Me
When I heard about the “Starbucks red cup controversy” I wasn’t very surprised by the red cups, but I was surprised to see the whole thing being referred to as a controversy. Apparently Christians are “outraged” and “offended” by this rather secular business’s decision to be rather secular during the months of November and December. I’m […]
It’s My Body, But That’s Not the Point
Unlike my husband and toddler, my love language is not primarily physical affection. I need to be near those I love, but I don’t necessarily need a whole lot of touch. Many nights in bed I naturally graviate to my own cool space once it’s time to sleep, but no matter what, both my husband […]
But What If You Don’t Like Coconut Oil?
My dad and I used to eat Fudge Rounds after dinner. We’d eat the giant ones, heated for ten seconds in the microwave to ever so slightly melt the chocolate filling and soften the saturated cookie sandwich shell into chewy perfection. Now my occasional treat is some form of raw cacao and almond flour or coconut. It usually […]
So What if We’re Not Biologically Monogamous?
The fact that 38 million married people are registered on the recently hacked cheating website, Ashley Madison, has come as a shock to many, but not necessarily a real disappointment. There have been plenty of recent articles claiming the situation a mere natural consequence of an unnatural expectation. They point to evidence that humans are probably not biologically […]
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