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I Can’t Have Control, but I Can Have Joy
I am learning, in this season of all the things, I can't have mastery or full control. But I can have joy.
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On Working Mom Guilt
It was a Monday morning. My 18 month old daughter cried extra hard when I said goodbye to her as she left with my husband for daycare. Feelings of guilt started rushing in as I watched them leave the driveway.
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A Journey Towards Rest: Reflections from a Beach Trip
This past September we went on our first family vacation to the Isle of Palms. It was a lovely trip, filled with sweet memories with our 12-month-old and special moments on the beach. My soul craved rest and I found it in all the unexpected ways. Here you will…
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The Intergenerational Transmission of Compassion
Positive caregiving experiences, or angels, can be passed down from generation to generation, buffering the effects of hardship and relational ruptures, while promoting intergenerational transmission of compassion and resilience.
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The Truth Sets Us Free
In my garden, there are forces that tear down, and build up. As it is with my life. Now, I no longer simply notice the weeds and leave them there.
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God Comes to Us
God comes to us in our feelings of smallness, insecurity, and shame. When we leave prematurely, or turn away, he doesn't give up. When we feel out of place and uncomfortable, he finds us. Most of all, he doesn't come to shame or condemn, but to bless us.
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Forgiveness and Imperfect Parenting
As parents, forgiveness sets us free from the demands of perfectionism. We don’t have to get it all right. When we mess up, we apologize, humbly ask for forgiveness, and accept the grace there for us. In fact, our imperfect parenting provides the opportunity to teach our children about…
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Parenting with Beginner’s Mind
But what happens when we let go of having to change something, letting go of our judgments about good or bad qualities? What happens when we can step back from all the thinking, planning, problem solving, and analyzing, and just be with our children? Beginner’s Mind can help with…
Elizabeth Dixon
nurturing presence, grace, & truth
