As my year of service comes to a close, one last community check-in
I've been feeling all sorts of nostalgia lately, especially since my last blog post corresponds with my last month of service with Good...
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May 31, 2022
After a loss and a gift, I am rebuilding my trust in God
I just went on my second-to-last retreat with Good Shepherd Volunteers, our silent spirituality retreat.
May 23, 2022
Spiritual Growth for Peace of Mind
What is spirituality for me? I always thought that spiritual life was connected with the church, essentially with religious education,...
May 12, 2022
My year of service has shown me the many facets of social justice work
I've been passionate about justice work ever since I took my first criminal justice class in my junior year of high school. My teacher reall
Apr 11, 2022
Thinking existentially at the 'gates of Hope'
I've been thinking a lot: contemplating what I've learned this year and reflecting on what I thought this year would be; comparing where...
Mar 31, 2022
The importance of meaningful relationships and empathy
One thing I have noticed recently is that my mindset is heavily influenced by others throughout the day. They can be good experiences...
Mar 12, 2022
Finding the distinction between justice and charity
When I sat down to think about what I wanted to say about social justice for this blog post, I found my thoughts returning again and...
Mar 4, 2022
The unexpected guides me to a whole new social justice mission
I was under the impression growing up that women made the money in the house and dads stayed at home. My mom worked a 9-5 job doing...
Feb 15, 2022
Seeking simplicity, in New York of all places
Let's just say I've never thought of myself as a minimalist — and that's what I thought simplicity was: a lack of resources and physical...
Jan 25, 2022
Finding Simplicity in Everyday Life
Right before starting my GSV year, I could not tell you what simplicity meant, much less how I could apply it to my life. All I could do...
Dec 29, 2021
Gratitude: The Faith Story
“It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness.” -Charles Spurgeon I didn’t have much growing up and I still...
Dec 29, 2021
'I got you': Three little words pack a powerful punch, if you mean them
I've been at my service site for four months now, and I've already learned so much about trauma-informed care, the juvenile justice system..
Nov 19, 2021
Community Is Powerful
I grew up on a street where I knew every single one of my neighbors. My best friends were only a few yards away, and there were block...
Oct 27, 2021
Do you ever get sick of all these songs about New York?
Sirens, opera singing, fireworks, Dancing Queen (at full volume), street cleaners, etc. This is not an exhaustive list of the sounds that...
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