"How much are you willing to give up in order to receive?" We are often asked to give something up for Lent, and while we take time to think of what sacrifice we will make, we often don't think of what we gain instead. When we give something up, we make room for something else. … Continue reading Moving Meditations for Lent | Day 2: Give & Receive
"Remember that you are dust. And dust you shall return." Ash Wednesday - the first day of Lent. On this day, Christians are marked with ashes to remind us of our mortality, that we are alive but will one day die. Nothing reminds us more that we are alive than when we breathe. Breathe. Yes, … Continue reading Moving Meditations for Lent | Day 1: Breathe
Lent is a period of preparation, a time for renewal amidst sacrifice, self-reflection, and repentance. Many Christians choose to "give something up" for Lent - vices, obsessions, addictions, etc. These often lead us astray and off our chosen path. They may even leave us paralyzed in fear. But as we remove these obstacles in our … Continue reading Moving Meditations for Lent
For the past three years, I've been blessed with a multitude of opportunity and supporters who believed in the work I do. I cannot thank you enough for allowing me to share my gifts and talents with others. Now, I would like to help you. How can The Moving Prayer serve you? I already perform, … Continue reading 2017 Goals: How Can The Moving Prayer Serve You?
Our very last day included side trips to two sacred yet very different spaces. The first was Wadowice, birthplace of St. John Paul II. We visited his home right off the town square. It was magnificently transformed into a museum that highlighted his entire life. From entering the room where he was born to recreating … Continue reading WYD Kraków 2016 | Day 9: Sacred Spaces
An 8 mile pilgrimage that was way too long, an evening with about one to two million people (& about ten million bugs), the cold of the night, the heat of the day, and a torrential downpour to symbolize a true showering of blessings we received this week. I was tired, I was insecure, I … Continue reading WYD Kraków 2016 | Day 8: This is World Youth Day. This is Life
The day finally came. The real pilgrimage. Everything leading up to this day was just mental, physical, and spiritual preparation for what was to take place. I wasn't sure if I was going to make it. But for every doubt that told me I was too unhealthy- mentally, physically, and spiritually- to make this journey, … Continue reading WYD Kraków 2016 | Day 7: “We are convinced that happiness is synonymous with comfort” / Sacrifices DO Hurt
While I had nothing to worry about on Friday, it still ended up being an interesting day that had me on quite an emotional roller coaster ride. I am still processing the happenings and reactions of that day but here is a good summary: Know thyself Dissect your struggle & discover where it lies Believe … Continue reading WYD Kraków 2016 | Day 6: God Loves
The days seemed to blur one into the other. The next day was another day where I packed and prepared for another performance, this time a dance I have been dancing for years. Despite the longevity and familiarity with the piece, I was nervous. There was something missing, and I knew that whatever was missing … Continue reading WYD Kraków 2016 | Day 5: Why I Love to Dance/Back to Basics
Wednesday began our first full day of World Youth Day activities. But while our group went off to catechesis in the morning, my sister Joelle and I went off into the city center of Kraków to prepare for our first performance. We wouldn't see our group until evening, as they had a long day that … Continue reading WYD Kraków 2016 | Day 4: Adventures are Made Better Together
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