Author: Nicole
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Pantheism?
I woke up this morning, eager to write. Sliding out of bed, I tiptoed out of the room, careful to not wake my son. It is Friday, and there is much to be done. First, I complete my time of solitude, journaling, and reading. Currently, I’m at the end of “Standing in the Light: My…
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Hills and Valleys
Yesterday, I shared about this new space on Instagram with some trepidation. I knew it might receive pushback. I hoped it wouldn’t, but I knew it was possible. Coming out of the conservative Christian community has been tough, guys. The thing is, I haven’t wanted to leave anyone. I honor and respect all of the…
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Learning About the Sacred Earth
As my spirituality has progressed, I’ve become acutely aware of the Earth, and how I’m connected to it. I would like to share a prayer that I found in the book “Sacred Earth Sacred Soul” by John Philip Newell with you below. “Prayer of Awareness: Awake, O my soul, And know that you are born…
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A Deeper Understanding of Others
Lately, I’ve been reading a lot about consciousness. It is a broad topic, with a lot of different opinions and ideas! To be honest, I don’t know exactly what to think just yet. But my reading has led me to believe that many of our actions and words are unconscious, and we shouldn’t be too…
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What is Faith?
For so long, I believed that blind faith was the crux of a spiritual practice. I lived it. I based all of my actions on ideas that could not be seen or proven. As I grew, this took a toll on me. My brain wanted to learn more, more, more. I wanted to understand that…
This Sacred Life 