Logging Off to Let the Light In

Logging Off to Let the Light In

“There’s a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” –Leonard Cohen, selected poems, 1956-1968 In three years, I’ve lost my Mom, transitioned to my full-time faculty dream job at Wake Tech, and published three books. Then 2020 hit. Like all of us, I’m 

How to Deal With the Ongoing Stress of 2020

How to Deal With the Ongoing Stress of 2020

From Victoria Wresilo, Spectrum News: Many people are experiencing ongoing stress and anxiety stemming from the election, rising numbers of COVID cases and deaths, as well as the impending holiday decisions. So what are the ways we can deal with the stress and anxiety in 

How to Start a Meditation Practice When You’re Stressed

How to Start a Meditation Practice When You’re Stressed

How do we keep calm and carry on in chaos? Here are 10 helping coping tips in stressful times.

Finding God’s Presence Amid COVID-19

Finding God’s Presence Amid COVID-19

How do we find God’s presence amid chaos? One breath at a time.

Coping with Anxiety in a Pandemic

Coping with Anxiety in a Pandemic

From Sojourners: Nationally, we are experiencing anxiety we haven’t known since 9/11. We haven’t felt this helpless, fragile, and mortal for nearly a generation. So, what are we going to do about it? Read my latest Sojo piece here.

WHAT DOES THE WRITING LIFE REQUIRE? HARD WORK AND PATIENCE.

WHAT DOES THE WRITING LIFE REQUIRE? HARD WORK AND PATIENCE.

Nearly eight years ago, I quit my full-time desk job at Duke University to become a writer. I patched together freelance writing and teaching gigs until I published Saffron Cross in fall 2013. How did I do it? Patience, perseverance, and many cheerleaders who kept me