A year ago, I was in Romania, full of chocolatey pastries and anxiety. I expected big things: from God, from myself, from Europe. But my anxiety only threatened to stop me, and there were days I let … Read more about learning to rest (and why you should too)
how to starve fear
My heart is racing as I write this. It is absolutely NO fun to expose yourself for all you are. But what’s worse is allowing the fear to keep you hidden. Hi. My name is Sarah, and I am … Read more about how to starve fear
letting go of the shell you once were
On the night of December 24th–post-church service and pre-cookie binging–I opened a fortune cookie at the Mongolian grill restaurant, expectant of good news. “A loved one will soon … Read more about letting go of the shell you once were
you’re messy + i like it
"Can we just talk for a minute about how messy I actually am?” I scribbled across the lined pages, waiting for the wrath of God to pour down on me and to hear the words, “Yep, … Read more about you’re messy + i like it
wishing for magic + getting reality
Truth is, I woke up on January 1st–really late, mind you–and immediately the negativity poured into my brain. I shouldn’t have been surprised; it had happened the day before, though … Read more about wishing for magic + getting reality
the human need for time + space
“Do you hear it, Sarah? Do you hear it? Listen to the words of love that are breathed and spun into the air. Let it sink into your bones.” How often do we take the time to just really … Read more about the human need for time + space
10 repercussions of traveling the world (but why you’ll do it again anyway)
I’ve been “home” from my world travels for six months now, and the withdrawals only seem to get worse. I don’t know about you, but if you’ve ever traveled, and if … Read more about 10 repercussions of traveling the world (but why you’ll do it again anyway)
i went shopping for my identity
You are going to be ok. Kid, you’re gonna get through this. Regardless of what your heart tells you—your ever racing, changing heart—stand firm on the truths that you … Read more about i went shopping for my identity
how grief will change your life: the art of letting go + holding on
Words have been swirling in my head for a while now, but my heart has stopped. There's been a strange disconnect I've not experienced before, where words fail me. They're not enough.That scares me. … Read more about how grief will change your life: the art of letting go + holding on
