Essays

#021: Letter to My Children Before They Leave Me Here, Where I Will Always Be

From a messy-hearted mom who is completely in love with her children and really can't imagine life without them at home, even though she knows they must…

Aug 7 •

#020: Summer Dream Playlist on Spotify

Moody upbeat 2010 vibes for slowing down in August

Jul 31 •

#019: Atmosphere of Things About to Happen

On Faith + Working Titles

Jul 9 •

#018: OMG I Blew Up! Now What?

Hello to all my new subscribers

Jun 23 •

#017: Japanese Steel Silverware and Dusting Under the Bed

A sonnet dedicated to the art of giving attention

May 20 •

#015: The Daughter of Two Ex-Convicts

A story about letting the light in

Mar 13 •

#013: Losing God, Finding God, and 8 Books for Spiritual Seekers

Transform your relationship with God, Self, and Life with these must-read books

Jan 30 •

#011: When Light Desires Death

4am musing as the darkest night approaches

Dec 19, 2024 •

#010: The Part Where I Stop Doing Things That Drain My Energy

A broad and subtle list (in no particular order)

Dec 11, 2024 •

#008: The Spiritual Practice of Creating Habits

The mundane as prayer and reverence for this one, precious life...

Nov 21, 2024 •

#003: The Very Hungry Jessica

An essay for hungry women

Oct 26, 2024 •

#001: 10 Things, No Order

Welcome to the first issue of Love, J!

Oct 19, 2024 •

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