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“Mindfulness is a conscious choice made every day to practice self-awareness, curiosity, compassion for self & others, so that you can witness thoughts, emotions, body sensations, and the surrounding environment objectively – through the lens of love.”
— Angie Reens
Growth Over Perfection
So often, the smallest things - a quiet run, an unexpected podcast, a whispered nudge from God - remind us that doing our best and being perfect are not the same. Perfectionism whispers that our worth depends on flawless outcomes, but growth invites us to show up as we are: learning, stretching, becoming.
In this week’s Mindful Musing, I’m exploring what it means to strive from love instead of fear - to trade the exhausting chase for perfection for the sacred, messy, holy work of growth. If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by “not enough,” this one’s for you.
(Read the full reflection, journal prompts, and scripture inside →)
Anxiety came back—so I got curious
When Anxiety Returns: What It Came to Teach Me
After a quiet holiday pause, I found myself face-to-face with an old companion: anxiety. In this Mindful Musing, I explore what it means to listen instead of fix, to feel instead of flee. This reflection is an invitation to slow down, stay present, and discover the quiet wisdom anxiety often carries. You’re not alone—and you’re not broken.
