emotional growth

  • The Even Keel Is a Myth—And That’s a Good Thing

    The Even Keel Is a Myth—And That’s a Good Thing

    The first and most liberating truth is that even the very best of relationships are going to have ups and downs. This idea runs counter to everything we’ve been taught about romantic success, but embracing it is the key to genuine connection. The expectation of a constant, unwavering “even keel” sets an impossible standard.…

  • Life’s Seesaw: Navigating Ups and Downs

    Life’s Seesaw: Navigating Ups and Downs

      That’s how life is. There’s ups and there’s downs, just like you’re riding a seesaw. But Philippians 4:12 says, in all things, I know how to be abased and I know how to abound. I know how to suffer need, how to be blessed how to be full, and how to be hungry…