Kelly

“Where there is ruin, there is hope for a treasure.” — Rumi“ I have found the One whom my heart loves.” — Mirabai“ Let nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten you, all things are passing; God never changes.” — Teresa of Ávila “Where do you search me? I am with you.” — Kabir It was last night, and everything about it was intentional. I had Kentucky Derby napkins set out, roses placed throughout the house, Derby plates stacked and ready, and several charcuterie boards arranged across the...

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. And like unto it, love thy neighbor as thyself.” — Jesus Christ “I am Thine. Save me.” — Mirabai “In loving God, you become love itself.” — St. Catherine of Siena I’ve been wearing the same copper bracelet for years, and I’ve never really thought much about it. It just always felt good on my wrist, almost like it belonged there. There’s writing on it, and I remember noticing it a long time ago and...

“Forgive yourself for not knowing what you didn’t know before you learned it.” — Maya Angelou “Be melting snow—wash yourself of yourself.” — Rumi “I learned that every mortal will taste death. But only some will taste life.” — Rabia al-Basri There was a time when I believed forgiveness was the destination. I thought if I could really forgive—fully, cleanly, completely—then I would finally be free. That belief carried me for years. Through therapy, through group work, through the honesty of...