From the Founder: A Word on Transition and Transformation
As the seasons change to the longer, slower days of summer, I am hearing from many friends who are relieved by the transition to... read more
Seasons of Transition: Pruning in the Garden of College
By Guest Writer Catherine Carter To the high school graduate entering the vast, diverse garden of college: Welcome! Most of us are just following... read more
Surrender the Summer
By Guest Writer Lane Faulkner Here in Nashville, Tennessee, the signs of summer abound: the oppressive humidity has arrived early, and end-of-the-year pictures... read more
Another Crossroads, Same Optimism
By Guest Writer Travis Haney Monday was my final day with 247Sports/CBS Sports as a national college football reporter. I’m again a free... read more
Mother’s Day Part 3: Practicing Forgiveness, Resilience and Joy
By Guest Writer Lane Faulkner Of all the eight Practices of Living Hope, I believe that Forgiveness, Resilience, and Joy are the most applicable... read more
Mother’s Day Part 2: Healing through Grief, Honesty, and Curiosity
By Guest Writer Lane Faulkner May 25, 2008, started out beautifully – it was the start to Memorial Day weekend, and my then-husband and... read more
From the Founder: A Word On Motherhood
Last Mother’s Day, I rushed onto the porch to tell my husband and our son that it was time to hurry and get dressed... read more
Mother’s Day Part 1: Surrender, Stillness, and Finding Joy in Motherhood
By Guest Writer and Hope Practitioner Lane Faulkner I remember being a new mom; I was completely and utterly overwhelmed. In a few short... read more
Practice Joy
Kintsugi is the Japanese art of fixing broken pottery with gold, silver, or platinum lacquer. Rather than replace the pottery or hide the cracks,... read more
Practice Resilience
Have you ever seen a baby bird crack out of its shell? First you see movement, a wobble. A hairline crack appears. More movement.... read more
Practice Forgiveness
Think for a moment about Forgiveness and what it means to you. What are your first impressions? Do certain thoughts arise? Do images of... read more
Practice Curiosity
Curiosity is the impetus that drives invention and personal discovery. It is the very source of revelation. To understand the world and ourselves is... read more