Joy on the Rise
Happiness is . . . a tummyful of hotpot. An inside joke with friends. An unexpected bonus. The rush of a deadline met. It isn’t wrong to strive for happiness—but happiness is anchored on “outside” things we can’t control.
Entries by Kathrin Honesta
He On The Sea, I On The Shore
The experience of mental illness can be incredibly isolating–not only for the one who’s suffering, but for their loved ones too. Grief, helplessness, confusion and even anger are common feelings for carers. What’s worse is feeling cut off from loved ones by the very waves of despair that threaten to drown them.
Invisible Women
On International Women’s Day, inspiring stories abound of women who have changed the world. For most of us, these stories and achievements probably sound unattainable. We live ordinary lives; our quiet hurts, flaws, and brokenness invisible to most of the world.
The Shadow & The Star
For those among us dealing with grief, loneliness, and depression, the joy of the festivities can put a spotlight on our inner darkness.
And yet . . . perhaps that pain is exactly the place where our Emmanuel longs to meet us.