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Slow and Simple
An exploration of intentional slowing down and simplifying life as I begin 2025.
Jessica Field
Jan 314 min read
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Mindset Matters
Positive thinking and reframing can make you happier. Here's how.
Jessica Field
Sep 4, 20244 min read
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A Mother's Love - Guest Post by Vanessa Swift
This is a guest post from Vanessa Swift and highlights the healing power of nature.
Jessica Field
Aug 20, 20246 min read
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Mindfulness in Stressful Times
What if I told you that there was something that could reduce anxiety, depression, and somatic distress; help you cope with serious...
Jessica Field
Aug 13, 20242 min read
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The Spiritual Practice of Lectio Divina
I told you a story this week about starting your day with a spiritual practice, so I figured, let me introduce you to a creative...
Jessica Field
Aug 6, 20242 min read
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Life as an Experiment
Think about your life as an experiment where you can observe yourself and others and collect data to figure out who you are, what drives...
Jessica Field
Jul 24, 20243 min read
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Creating a Spiritual Home for Children
Creating a spiritual home is all about incorporating spiritual practices into daily elements. Remember, children are born wired for...
Jessica Field
Mar 26, 20244 min read
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Pick up Your Grief Cross and Jesus Will Show You the Way (a sermon)
This is a sermon I preached on Feb 25, 2024 in Libertyville, IL, in response to the Gospel of Mark 8:31-38. I was invited to Libertyville...
Jessica Field
Mar 4, 20247 min read
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Exploring the Pillars of Joy - Humility
In The Book of Joy, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and His Holiness the Dalai Lama discuss how to find inner joy during a week-long meeting in...
Jessica Field
Jan 7, 20242 min read
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Exploring the Pillars of Joy - Gratitude
In The Book of Joy, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and His Holiness the Dalai Lama discuss how to find inner joy during a week-long meeting in...
Jessica Field
Dec 26, 20233 min read
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Exploring the Pillars of Joy - Acceptance
In The Book of Joy, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and His Holiness the Dalai Lama discuss how to find inner joy during a week-long meeting in...
Jessica Field
Dec 22, 20232 min read
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Exploring the 8 Pillars of Joy - Forgiveness
In The Book of Joy, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and His Holiness the Dalai Lama discuss how to find inner joy during a week-long meeting in...
Jessica Field
Dec 18, 20233 min read
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Exploring the 8 Pillars of Joy - Perspective
In The Book of Joy, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and His Holiness the Dalai Lama discuss how to find inner joy during a week-long meeting in...
Jessica Field
Dec 15, 20233 min read
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Re-Write the Obituary
Scene A: A challenging family member has died and their obituary makes them out to be a saint. You stare at the lies written on the page....
Jessica Field
Nov 24, 20232 min read
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What's the research saying? Leave your comfort zone behind and gain happiness.
“If You’re Uncomfortable, Go Outside of Your Comfort Zone.” This is the conclusion that Pninit Russo-Netzer and Geoffrey L. Cohen came to...
Jessica Field
Nov 1, 20234 min read
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A lesson from youth for adults
Two really important themes have come up when I have worked with kids and teens, both as an abuse counselor and as an Episcopal Youth...
Jessica Field
Oct 22, 20233 min read
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The Wisdom of Anger
"Anger" is a large umbrella term for an array of emotions like annoyance, frustration, rage, irritation, resentment, contempt, and spite....
Jessica Field
Oct 13, 20232 min read
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Autumn: Abundance, Togetherness, and Change
Fall has arrived in Tucson with crisp mornings and only 90 degree afternoons--a welcome relief from the constant heat advisories that...
Jessica Field
Oct 5, 20231 min read
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Meaningful Connections
I am struck, this morning, as I sip my decaf coffee, how incredibly blessed we are for the meaningful connections in our lives. We are...
Jessica Field
Aug 11, 20231 min read
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Strength in Survival
Let me set the scene: I was a case manager in an old steel town in Canada, working with the toughest of the tough cases. My clients were...
Jessica Field
Aug 3, 20233 min read
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