by Nikole Hahn | Oct 7, 2011 | book reviews, READ, spiritual practice
He sat in his wheel chair on the corner of Goodwin and Granite Streets as if he meant to cross. The man did not follow the other pedestrians. Across the street, I carried my book and walked fast towards Wild Iris Coffee Shop and wondered why he sat unmoving in his...
by Nikole Hahn | Sep 16, 2011 | authentic christianity, spiritual practice
“Please Lord.” I pray as I step on the scale. I expect a little gain today. I’ve plateaued, but yesterday we went out to eat. Every time I go out to eat I gain. It’s either real gain or sodium gain (which goes away the next morning), but even the sodium...
by Nikole Hahn | Aug 15, 2011 | for reflection
Some people think you can’t start over; that those guys you slept with, those drugs you tried, those divorces you had, or ______ all say it’s too late. You’re the clean laundry that fell from the cotton line and now is stained by mud. No stain-remover is strong enough...
by Nikole Hahn | Jul 27, 2011 | for reflection
Sitting on the grass cross-legged in the warm sun we braided bits of colored string into Friendship Bracelets. I wore that Friendship Bracelet in the shower, while playing and doing chores. Grime collected in between the strands and the colors dulled. I wore it until...
by Nikole Hahn | Jul 21, 2011 | for reflection
An article in yahoo spoke about a mom-zilla who sent a verbally abusive email to her future daughter-in-law. The email went like this: from: Carolyn Bourne to: heidi withers subject: your lack of manners Here are a few examples of your lack of manners: When you are a...