Conversations With Heart


Welcome. These letters are personal reflections, perspectives, and witness from the depths of my heart on pertinent things along my pilgrimage.

You are welcome to browse upon my heart. As you do, consider that you saunter on holy ground, therefore, tread gently with much grace.

  • Solving for harmony

    Triangulating Eden Where is your Zen? For me, the place I feel most tranquil, clear, and secure is within my own body, when my soul—my mind, emotions, and conscience—has a consistent harmony of righteousness, peace, gentle quietness, and a genuine enjoyment of the daily business of living.…

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  • Returning to the way of Secret Altruism

    The noble courtesy of discreet giving. Why is it not enough to present our giving to the intended recipient privately? When we give material help, especially that which has a price tag or financial weight, why are we so eager for people to know we are helping,…

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  • Approved to Live: By Order of God

    My dear Soul I have come to learn the long and hard way that whether we feel defeated or lament our lives as condemned to misery, the truth is that we have the gift and moral obligation to be well, to show up, and to give our…

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  • A Heritage of Despair, A Legacy of Grace

    The subject line made me freeze: “$100,000,000 inheritance from your aunt in Canada.” For a moment, I stopped breathing. My heart leapt. I’d always daydreamed of a miracle like this—a forgotten relative, a sudden fortune, a prince on a white horse. But this was actually happening. I…

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  • The Irrevocable Claim

    Do you often feel less than worthy of goodness, loving-Do you often feel less than worthy of goodness, loving-kindness, mercy, or even life itself? It is a miserable thing to labor through life feeling contemptible. I hope this prayerful contemplation persuades you to the truest truth and,…

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  • Trading Burdens for Crowns

    The Burden of Equality Lately, I’ve been wondering about the plight of yearning and pursuing equality. This has come about because of the longstanding discontent I’ve had with my husband about the skewedness I feel and see in his presence and proactive participation in building up and nurturing our…

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  • Stalling and Crawling Back to Your Heart

    My dear heart. I know the irresistible pull of desolation feels impossible to overcome. Nevertheless, I hope you will dare to know that though your hopes and even your whole life may feel faded, stalled, and crawling, you may yet realize every dream and live the truly…

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