A reflection on how fear shapes perception—and what becomes visible when it loosens Fear doesn’t always show itself immediately. It settles in gradually, begins to work at shaping how we think, how we plan, and how we interpret what happens to us. Over time, it becomes so familiar that over time it begins to feel indistinguishable from common sense. I don’t know about most people, nor will I assume. But I don’t think fear is how most people wake up. I think they wake up prepared. They...

Gentle Note: This story includes references to childhood trauma and sexual violence. There are moments in life that don’t just change you — they rewire the way you understand life itself. My near-death experience in 2007 did that for me. During my time in Heaven, I had a conversation with Jesus that transformed my understanding of pain, healing, and Love forever. I don’t remember exactly where I was when Jesus walked up to me and asked softly,“Can I talk to you for a minute?” “Yes,” I...

We're waiting for someone else to fix what we broke. That's the real crisis. There's a drought happening right now that has nothing to do with rain. It's a drought of awareness. A parched landscape where fundamental truths about our interconnectedness have dried up in the minds of those who lead—and in the minds of those who follow. When leaders choose to lead without teaching the fundamental necessity to respect and understand the life of our Earth, the outcome isn't just environmental—it's...