The Camino pilgrimage took a group of fifteen strangers through the countryside of northern Spain from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela. The 100+ kilometer journey was one set with intention, regular reflection and the change to step out of the daily routine and be on God's time with thousands of other pilgrims from around the … Continue reading Gorc Meets the El Camino Pilgrimage | Photo Gallery
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The Power of Positive Thinking
The Power of Positive Thinking - it was the motto on my recent trip to Maui. You see, even when you travel to paradise, things can go incredibly wrong. Whether it was delayed flights, missing luggage, a thought-to-be-lost wallet, or exploring the unknown, the power of positive thinking never failed us. Positive thinking can be hoping … Continue reading The Power of Positive Thinking
Spiritual Direction
There tends to be a toss-up between my indecisiveness and impatience for what tends to be my greatest flaw. But a few years ago, I embarked on a journey that allowed me to tap into and start working on the former as a way to understand the power and importance of discernment. This journey was … Continue reading Spiritual Direction
9 Great Ways to Care for Yourself
I've been prioritizing self-care in my life and while I indulged in some practices that I never have before, I've also gone to old reliables that make me feel fulfilled. If you are looking to be more attentive to self-care, I found these practices were some of the best: 1.) Journaling I'm a writer by … Continue reading 9 Great Ways to Care for Yourself
The power of prayer
Do you believe in God? Do you "know" how to pray? Do you feel a purpose and a power behind everything that happens and everyone you meet? Don't feel like if you answered "no" to any of these that you are a horrible human being, are going to be chastised by me, or worst of … Continue reading The power of prayer
All It Takes Is A Scare
I started 2014 off on a very relieved note. Now, the story I'm about the share I kept to myself for two reasons: the first was that I didn't want to worry anyone, the second was I was actually worried about the outcome. I noticed at the end of summer that I had a red … Continue reading All It Takes Is A Scare