by Soulcare Anchoress | May 25, 2026 | Gratitude, Practices, Praise, Thanksgiving
Not long ago, I explored the idea of combining a body scan with gratitude. A body scan elevates awareness of the body. Sometimes the speed of life, personality traits, circumstances, and cultural influences impede one’s ability to pay attention to body...
by Soulcare Anchoress | May 11, 2026 | Burdened, Heavy laden, Rest
A snowstorm impacted Denver last week. Because this past winter offered little precipitation, I felt grateful for the storm. Spring snow in Denver is tricky though. Snow in the spring often contains a lot of moisture, so the snow is heavy and dense. The snow began to...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Apr 27, 2026 | Patient, Solidarity, Trust, Ukraine
After four hours of airport hospitality and 12 hours of air travel, I felt thankful to arrive to Krakow, Poland. I knew the road trip from Krakow to Lviv included nearly five hours driving in the car, yet noticed restless stirring within me as we waited at the country...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Apr 13, 2026 | Beauty, Communion, Dawn
Sunday mornings begin early. Gary and I typically leave our home by 6:25am in order to arrive to Sammy and Emily’s home by 7am. Sammy and Emily leave for their work responsibilities at The Bridge Church, and we enjoy Eve and Ellie with cuddles, breakfast, and...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Mar 30, 2026 | Awe, Beauty, Handiwork, Mighty
The handiwork of God surrounds us every day. I confess that on most days, I lack awe with God’s handiwork due to the largely mundane of ordinary life. I take for granted all that God created for humankind to enjoy and steward. Nevertheless, God gently, yet...
