Happy Wednesday! 1. Creativity — I love that God made us creative. He didn't have to make us with this ability! I love that we're able to make new things, think of new ideas, and innovate in countless amazing ways. 2. Rhythms of prayer — Since my work life is pretty consistent at the moment, I've been trying to adopt a regular rhythm of prayer. In many of my classes in undergrad and …
What I Love Wednesday
1. This Tim Keller video on the resurrection — Tim Keller died last Friday from pancreatic cancer. People have been posting wonderful tributes to him, recalling instances where he went out of his way to listen well, instances he showed kindness and curiosity. I read many Keller books and listened to many sermons, and I've always come away encouraged. This short video on the resurrection captures …
What I Love Wednesday
1. Strawberries — They're one of my favorite fruits, but they're also so adorable?? 2. On Getting Out of Bed podcast — Especially the episode "...When You Don't Feel Productive" with Alan Noble and Tish Harrison Warren. 3. El Tragón Taqueria — My favorite taco place in Chicago! I recently ordered al pastor tacos, elote, and guac and they're all excellent. 4. Chick-fil-A's …
What I Love Wednesday
1. Chicago Maker's Market — A time where small businesses sell their art. Prints, clothes, pottery, food, jewelry. I went over the weekend! They had this cute station to make stamp poetry. 2. Morning and evening routines — Since I just started a new job, my routines are upended again. But I've been trying to be more mindful about my morning and night routines. My ideal routine includes …
What I Love Wednesday
1 . Celebrating — Going to therapy has taught me the importance of pausing to celebrate wins, big and small. Even by myself, I'll treat myself to a coffee or pastry or a night of doing all my favorite things. The practice of celebrating reminds me to embrace the joyful moment when it's here. 2. This pizza — A friend sent me this flatbread (that I made as a pizza using dough from Trader …
What I Love Wednesday
1. THE WEATHER IS WARM AND PERFECT — Everyone in Chicago is living their best life, outside seating is overflowing, and I'm wearing a tank top and shorts as I type this. 2. Trees are green again — This is a natural result of point one, but I just feel I need to emphasize how much I missed seeing life. Birds chirping, tulips and daffodils are in the medians, iced coffee, enjoyable …