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Workplace Burnout
Workplace burnout is nothing to take lightly. The World Health Organization classifies burnout as a syndrome caused by chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.1 The three major signs of burnout are: 1.) Feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion; 2.) Increased mental distance from one’s job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related Read more
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Flyover Love
All that I’ve left will never take away from what I can still give. But what I’ve left is caught-up in memories that are strewn across cities from Carlsbad to Chicago; Cleveland to Charleston. As I fly thousands of miles above the ground, a piece of me still lies in her hands below. I believe Read more
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Our Blessed Fr. Seraphim Rose
The writings of our Blessed Fr. Seraphim Rose are popular amongst those in and out of the United States of America As noted on the front cover of The Soul After Death which states: “The American book that has become Russia’s most popular book on the afterlife, awakening countless souls with its sobering truth.” Although Read more
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Her Heart is a Song
Her heart is a song that holds my hand. Her brown eyes pierce my soul, familiar, but mysterious. She’s outwardly shy, with a wild fire inside; she often hides it, but I can see. She’s painted in shades of passionate gentleness, soft strength, brave innocence, and beautiful hope. Through all the troubles of the world, Read more
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The Psalms & Passions
Due to the fall of man, our nous is clouded and therefore the soul is darkened. Since the darkened soul doesn’t look up to God, nor finds Divine Grace dwelling within the heart, it looks to the bodily senses for its knowledge. Focusing upon the natural world alone, the rational mind ponders the worldly feedback Read more
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The September Letter
Sara stepped outside her front door into the September air. The intense heat of summer had ended and the Autumn breeze slowly staked its claim on the small town. She planned on planting daffodils in the front flower bed so that they’d be ready to bloom once Spring came back around. Next, she would go Read more
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Dreaming of You
I hate dreaming. I hate it because you appear to me whenever I least want you to, and you always come to me as soon as I’ve forgotten you the most. Last night, when you walked up to me so innocently, I couldn’t understand that you were merely a figment of my subconscious, kicking up Read more
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Running & Passions: How God Helps us in our Struggles
One Summer day I went on a run through my town. The forecast projected the high to reach upwards of eighty-five degrees, and for some reason, I decided to go in the middle of the day when the sun was at its highest and the temperature was at its warmest. Depending on which cardinal direction Read more
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In Your Search For Love…
In your search for love, trust God and be patient. Don’t worry – God knows exactly what we need, truly, and works all things for His glory. Marriage is serious, and not to be taken for granted. It’s a relationship that’s to be cultivated beyond courting, and beyond the Sacrament. It’s not just two becoming Read more
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The Saints Are Our Friends
A true friend prays to God for his friend. A true friend cares about the salvation of a friend’s soul. To draw a friend back from false ways and set him on the true path – that is precious friendship. The Saints of God are man’s greatest friends. – St. Nikolai Velimirovic Today (April 20/May Read more
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An Old Memory of Old Memories
I was reading through an old Five Star notebook of mine and found this small piece that I wrote back in early 2017. It’s always interesting to read what I was planning out, even more, to read was I was going through at the time. And to see how I used to reflect on my Read more
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On Unexpected Joy
In the West, we view the Christmas Season as the pinnacle of happiness. We sing about it being the most wonderful time of the year in our carols. We sing of peace, happiness, and a word that often gets overlooked – joy! It may get lumped together synonymously with happiness, but joy is a peculiar Read more
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Run Through the Winter (X)
The sun shone, but no warmth could be felt. It left earlier than the day before. The trees have died, but something inside me is more alive than ever. The North night rises again and fills my veins. A flame’s hidden in the thicket, burning away the thorns. The cold won’t stop my legs from Read more