by Soulcare Anchoress | Jan 26, 2021 | Connection, Life, Puzzle
I thought building a puzzle offered a fun entertaining activity. Puzzles have been popular amongst my friends since covid hit nearly a year ago, so the idea of working with family members – piece by piece – to recreate a picture seemed like a good idea....
by Soulcare Anchoress | Jan 12, 2021 | Breath, God's Presence, Scuba Dive
Recently a friend messaged a powerful song for me to listen to by Hillary Scott called Still. The message of the song resonated deeply with my soul. One phrase hit me hard: “And trust that You are parting waters,” Many contemporary songs speak of God parting the...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Dec 29, 2020 | Epiphany, Humility, kneel, Submission
Do you remember the last time you knelt down on one or both knees? I notice I kneel to pet Joy, our dog, tie my shoe laces, build the Christmas puzzle, and find the missing Tupperware lid hiding in the back of the cabinet. When I get down on my knees, the posture...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Dec 15, 2020 | Advent, Better, God's Presence, Hospitality
Christmas cards, letters, shopping, baking, end of year projects, health screening, Netflix and Hulu tv specials, car repairs, salvation army drop offs, social gatherings in person or via zoom, gift giving, church commitments, year-end giving, and dinner parties. What...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Dec 1, 2020 | Advent, Distraction, God's Presence, Know, Whisper
Covid shifted expectations and experiences for nearly everyone on the planet. I found myself offering spiritual direction and soulcare via zoom. These monthly sessions morphed into outdoor meetings as covid restrictions changed. Jokingly, I remarked that my office...
