Surrender
Surrender the Summer
By Guest Writer Lane Faulkner Here in Nashville, Tennessee, the signs of summer abound: the oppressive humidity has arrived early, and end-of-the-year pictures populate every inch of my newsfeed. For some, I suppose the arrival of summer is much like Christmas – full of anticipation and joyful expectation. I know when I used to be a teacher I felt… continue
Seasons of Transition: Q and A with Tyler Smith
This week we are interviewing Tyler Smith who recently completed his master’s coursework in Chemistry at New York University. Like many soon-to-be graduates, Tyler had meticulously crafted his career’s trajectory which included acceptance into a doctoral program in the fall and moving on to work for the Center for Disease Control or St. Jude’s Research Hospital. Unfortunately, as he began… continue
Notes of Encouragement: Surrender
Dear Friend, I am sending this note of encouragement because the weight of your worry is palpable in your spirit and on your countenance. I have been where you are – terrified to let go of all that you have been holding onto for so long but desperate to end this pain. I submitted to the act of surrender… continue
Begin the Practice of Surrender
What do you think of when you hear the word “Surrender”? If I were to venture a guess, I would say that the word probably has a negative connotation for you. Maybe phrases like “Raising the white flag,” “Throwing in the towel,” or “Giving up” come to mind. What if I told you that Surrender doesn’t have to be negative?… continue