There’s an old-school R&B song that plays in my head from time to time, especially on days when I’m moving too fast or forgetting the sound of my own breath. The lyrics go: "Mama used to say, take your time, young man.Mama used to say, don’t you rush to get old.Mama used to say, take … Continue reading “Mama Used to Say”: Remembering Lillie’s Legacy in Every Line

Some seasons of life teach you how to speak up and fight. Other seasons teach you how to be quiet and wait. I am learning that both require courage, but the second lesson is often the harder one. There is something deeply humbling about being in a moment you cannot control, watching circumstances unfold that … Continue reading Standing Still When Life Isn’t Fair