It’s not okay to say whatever we want, to whomever we want, whenever we want, without carefully considering the impact of our words.
Verbal Privilege
Sacred ThreadsAuthor: Teresa Coda
Key Moments
Sacred Threads
Spending time reflecting on the words people say to us, the sights we observe, and the feelings we experience is one path to finding meaning and depth in life.
The Opposite of Mindfulness
Women in Leadership Nexus
There are many good reasons to practice mindfulness. But just because something is good doesn’t mean that the opposite of that thing isn’t also good.
What does it mean to be a Catholic in good standing?
U.S. Catholic
Our faith shouldn’t be relegated to following a set of rules.
Remedies
Sacred Threads
Just because I can’t solve a problem doesn’t mean that there’s nothing I can do.
Swapping Apps
McGrath Institute Blog
For a phase, I deleted social media apps from my phone and replaced them with the Catholic lectionary app. Here are a few things I’ve noticed in making the change.
How to be a good houseguest
Amendo
Not all houseguests are created equal. The guests whom I strive to emulate when the tables turn and I’m the one camping out on a friend’s pullout couch share these characteristics.
Looking for an active spiritual life? Try memorizing prayers.
U.S. Catholic
To learn prayers by heart is to ensure they are there when you need God the most.
Remembering
Sacred Threads
We have at least some degree of control over how we anticipate events as well as how we remember them.
When we are able to move from grief to gratitude when reflecting on the past, our experience of life will be more positive.
Dream Job
Women in Leadership Nexus
I am gainfully employed in work that is meaningful and engaging, but I still find the question “what’s your dream job?” useful in orienting my short-term priorities and long-term goals. It helps me add zest to my work through tapping into my passions and dreams and it helps me determine how to most meaningfully spend my free time.
