Author: Qurious Theologian

“We need a constant reminder that grace is necessary. It was not lost on me that I give grace freely, but I don’t always receive it. I often made space for others to “fail” but the general expectation was for me to be “perfect.” This was not just in parenting and partnering but across the board. The more I processed this, I realized that lack of grace was a huge source of my frustration and pain for me, and I need to create an environment where I not only give grace to others, but set the expectation that I need grace too. Read More

Pretty quickly, I learned that these themes were not linear. They did not happen and go away, and they were habits and practices I had that were the fruit (or weeds) of seeds planted earlier in life. It was interesting to see how it was connected and just how deep the root went. Read Moret

So, this week's assignment is self-compassion versus others-compassion, finding the balance between protecting and being authentic to myself. The lesson and healing work that needs to happen for little Mona is how to protect without sacrificing self. How do I claim my experience and be authentic to myself while not decimating others in the process? Read More