Sometimes there’s a weight on my chest that prevents me from deeply breathing in the life I’m living. It sits there, reminding me of all the tasks I have yet to complete, the people I need to contact, and the expectations I need to meet to be worthy. It tightens its grip around my heart…
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A Psalm for the Dark Days
I've been reading through the book of Psalms for my morning devotionals and noticed a theme throughout the book. No matter how dark or perilous the situation seems for the psalmist, they still find a way to praise God through it all. They might start the psalm off with words of lament or crying out…
Coming Out of the Woods
In my office at home, I have a sticky note that says, “Choose a weakness and write out your healing journey.” This was a prompt from an online writing course that I had taken a couple months ago. The thought behind it is that you can’t expect to reach the people reading your words if…
A Letter For The Hard Days
Dear Friend, I know what it feels like to be running a hundred miles a minute while craving just a moment of rest. It can be exhausting to simply pull yourself out of bed in the morning, let alone get dressed and head out the door into a world that seems to be getting more…
Letters to the Past
Dear Younger Me, I wish that you could see where we are now; you’d be so excited. It’s been a journey full of ups and downs but believe me when I say that we’ve learned to love both the mountain tops and the valleys. There are so many amazing, beautiful, heart-breaking things for you to…
White-Knuckled Ride
Anyone who works with horses can tell you that it's never dull. Every day is a new adventure, and every horse is different from the last. Some horses will head out on the trail without a second thought, excited to get away from the barn and see new things. Others are more hesitant, unsure of…
Wildflower Freedom
I’ve always loved wildflowers. These little flowers hold a special place in my heart because they remind me to look for wild beauty in the hidden places of life. Wildflowers grow in some of the harshest environments, and despite their circumstances, they thrive. They push past the dirt and spring forth into a breathtaking array…
An Open Letter to My Anxiety
Dear Anxiety, For years you have been lurking in the shadows of my mind, biding your time until you saw the perfect opportunity to insert yourself into my life. You came dressed in vibrant colours and draped in glittering jewels with a voice that acted as a soothing balm to my parched heart. You whispered…
Simply Katherina 