Month: September 2026
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What Childhood Taught the Nervous System
Childhood adversity can shape adult responses—but an ACE score is a map, not a destiny. A reflection on trauma, responsibility, renewal, and what we can choose next.
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When Regret Has Done Its Work
What happens after we recognize that we did not show up as the person we intended to be? READ — ABOUT 7 MINUTES Yesterday, I had an opportunity to interact with someone I did not know well. She appeared pleasant. But I had also received information from others that caused me to believe I should…
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Perspective
Perspective can change when new information, experience, faith, or distance changes what we understand. This Lantern Letter explores what shapes the way we see, why humility matters, and how a changed view can inform what we choose next.
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Who Takes Care of the Woman Everyone Depends On?
When everyone depends on you, it can become difficult to notice what the responsibility is costing you. This Lantern Letter looks at caregiving, stress, boundaries, and the difference between being capable of carrying something and being permanently assigned to it.