The more my life is about putting God first, focusing on God rather than worldly desires, the more I discover myself thirsting like the deer who “pants for the water”. As the deer pants for the water brooks, so my soul pants after you, God.” -Psalm 42:1 I didn’t realize how deeply I yearned for …
Let the larger, stronger, quieter life come flowing in..C.S. Lewis My body, mind and spirit, depleted, cry out for renewal, replenishing, and extreme self care. After months of attending to the needs of others, having guests, juggling work and family, and driving for months downtown during rush hour for my son’s theater rehearsals and shows, …
After working on demanding projects during my early career as a freelance television producer, and more recent years as an independent documentary producer, I’ve needed frequent vacations and significant downtime before starting another project. These necessary periods of retreating seemed frivolous and even dangerous to my family and relatives with strict work ethics …