the art of gathering
welcome, I’m Glad You’re Here
the table is set
a table set with story,
a field sown with wonder,
a place to trace the thread of grace through our ordinary days.
Here, I gather what stirs beneath the surface:
the ache of longing,
the beauty of becoming,
the mystery woven into morning light
May you find here
a gentle rhythm,
a sacred pause,
a reminder that you are not alone
on the way.
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Love That Refuses to Be Rushed: A Poem on Writing and Waiting
Love and creativity refuse to be rushed. A poetic meditation on slowing down and trusting the process. A resolute decision to embrace the beauty of patience, presence, and the soul’s rhythms.
The Void Echoes Between US
This poem captures the delicate and evolving nuances of a mother-child relationship, emphasizing connection, change, and the unspoken emotional weight of shared moments.The ending suggests a quiet resignation to the imperfections of human connection, leaving the reader to reflect on their own experiences of communication and silence within relationships.
Finding Stillness and Peace Amid the Weight of Grief: Embracing God’s Love Through Discontent and Self-Compassion
There are moments when the weight of life catches us off guard, often revealing emotions we’ve set aside. This week, as I reflected on that weight, I felt an invitation to pause, to truly see and feel what I had been brushing aside with ‘get it together’ thoughts and self-criticism. In these moments, I sense God’s gentle call: *Come and see.* See the ways He loves me, even in my disappointment and discontent. Here’s to letting go of unrealistic expectations, embracing God’s love, and finding strength in vulnerability. In that place of quiet honesty, I remember that I am held, safe to grieve, grow, and become the person I was always meant to be.
Gathering Around the Firmsteps Table
God set the table beautifully for me and through me. This table is called Firmsteps. Firmsteps is a Christ-centered ministry that exists to encourage women
Cooking From the Heart
Cooking is sort of like writing, it’s more authentic (and good) if you cook what you know rather than cook what you don’t know. It makes for more honest food because you cook from the heart rather than from your head.
Real Life Hospitality
"none of that requires a big, beautiful farm house. It simply requires a heart that says “what’s mine is yours and you’re welcome here.”
Kindred Spirits Book Friends
Reading together creates community and friendship. It’s a way for women to connect with other women and do something that nourishes the mind and the soul.
Hola! Hello.
Hola! Hello, Daisy here welcoming you to this little corner of the world. It exists for you to gift you with encouragement, companionship and practical hospitality.