Category: The Unlearning Gazette

Yesterday, a coworker asked me how I got sober. He used to work in addiction counseling, so we approached the conversation from somewhat different directions. He was interested in the psychology of recovery. I told him about finding God. But, I understood his perspective. I have a PhD in psychology. I also went to years…

First…stay to the end for a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! But first…this essay… One of the things I’ve been realizing lately is that I don’t do spiritual work every day because it makes life easier, although I do think it does. I do it because I know life will eventually become difficult. It’s not a matter of…

Dear God, I need your help and insight. What do you have for me today? Love, Lisa Dearest human, It’s been beautiful to watch you grow as you learn again and again that a word from me can come from all sorts of people and life around you. Is the Bible important? Yes, it is.…

One of the things I’ve been thinking about this week is why I do daily spiritual work in the first place. Yes, I think it makes daily life a little easier over time, but that’s not the primary reason I keep showing up every day. I do it because life will inevitably become difficult, and…

Dear God, I need your help and insight. What do you have for me today? Love, Lisa Dearest human, The first thing I need you to know is that this is all part of my plan. I know it doesn’t make sense now, but someday it will. It has to happen this way, not just…