Category Archives: Books

The Freeing Power of Acceptance

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Francie

I am ridiculously attached to my phone. I use it as a brain extension. I use it for email, texting, taking photos, answering questions, facebook, phone calls, time, direction, note taking, and so much more. I hate feeling trapped by … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Epiphanical | Tagged accpetance, Books, buddhist, buddhist philosophy, change, Cheri Huber, epiphany, letting go, Love, overcoming, resistance, self hatred, Self help, self love, weakness, When You're Falling Dive | 2 Comments

Debts, burns, death, and disappointment

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Francie

A book fell on my head today. Well, more than one, but the one I decided to open up was the thinnest one, of course, called Book of Questions. It’s a book of poetry told completely in questions, written by … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Epiphanical | Tagged Book of Questions, Books, Cronin, MTC Cronin, Neruda, old age, old people, Pablo Neruda, poem, poetry, resentment, Talking to Neruda's Questions | Leave a comment

My sins do not make me special, my weaknesses do

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Francie

I think I’ve always had this subconscious idea that my sins give me an identity and that if I just passively obey God and always try to do what’s right, I would not be an individual. Doing the right thing … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Theological | Tagged christian, ego, God, Simone Weil, sin, spiritual, Theology, weakness | Leave a comment

God is Trinity is Love

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Francie

The concept of God being Trinity has always been a struggle for me. I was baptized when I was four, grew up Orthodox Christian, attended a Catholic elementary school, and yet every time I’ve heard the description of God as triune being, … Continue reading →

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What I’ve learned about poverty, culture, and the world from Behind the Beautiful Forevers

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Francie

Officially, the summer is over now, though to me it seems like a forever filled with numerous beautiful adventures with fantastic people in Saint Cloud, Winona, Santa Fe, Tijuana MX, and Colorado Springs, along with many other short stays along the way. Because of … Continue reading →

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