by leahjones | Jul 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
I sat in a nondescript conference room looking at eight individuals I had not previously met. I was simultaneously filled with anticipation and regret, excited over what will come and fear of what it may feel like. This moment of conflicted emotion was the beginning...
by leahjones | Mar 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
God’s sanctifying work often happens through suffering and does not always feel loving. As mentioned in the previous posts about the heart and the brain, seeking a true reality of self is instrumental in our ability to adjust our perspective. This adjustment allows...
by leahjones | Mar 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
In Anatomy of the Soul, Dr. Thompson says, “our experiences are inextricably woven together with our neural firing patterns, and therefore, we cannot separate the two” (pg. 31). Pain from our past and anxieties about our future are constantly weaving this tapestry of...
by leahjones | Mar 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
Physical pain is isolated and can typically be resolved with medical treatment. Emotional and mental anguish can be much more difficult to pinpoint. However, it is not something we can simply ignore and move past. In his book, The Body Keeps the Score, Bessel van der...
by leahjones | Jan 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
My sweet 84-year-old friend Elodia recently told me she has learned a great deal in the last five years. While I rejoice in her spiritual growth, it’s a bit overwhelming for years 79 through 84 to bring newfound wisdom. I do not wish to simply maintain who I am...
by leahjones | Nov 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
Every Tuesday I spend the afternoon at Choices, a pregnancy care center in Chattanooga. As a patient advocate, I enter a room with a woman I have never met, during some of the most taxing moments of her life. The premise of my job is to assess how we can walk with her...
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