by Shannon Elhart | Nov 23, 2016 | Gratitude, Shannon's Journey
I have two ideas for you this year as the U.S. celebrates another Thanksgiving holiday. This year, as I sit in a rather small but love-filled circle of family for a yummy feast, I’m going to ask this question of us all: What might you be missing in your...
by Shannon Elhart | Nov 23, 2016 | Connection, Musings, Shannon's Journey
Have you ever wondered why you believe something? I’m not talking about gravity. We can drop a spoon to the floor and remember why we believe. I’m talking about God. Love. Heaven. Hell. Fear. Your dreams. Life. Why do you believe? Perhaps even what...
by Shannon Elhart | Nov 22, 2016 | Compassion, Musings, Shannon's Journey
Most people wish to avoid change. One of the unavoidables of life, it comes anyway. Through destruction. Or through creation. Changes knocks on our door. It can be such an unwelcome visitor. Bringing a suitcase of unwanted things we must face: death, failure,...
by Shannon Elhart | Nov 21, 2016 | Compassion, Shannon's Journey
Have you ever felt heavy with emotion? Heavy enough that breathing is strained. You can’t move with ease. Stuck. Like you have a heavy, dark cloak on. It covers your entire body. Feels like it’s made of metal – a metal cloak to hold you down....
by Shannon Elhart | Nov 7, 2016 | Heal Your Past, Shannon's Journey
Forgiveness is a big topic for most people. I can understand why. It’s probably the most important lesson of life, and we all get plenty of opportunities to practice. I also think we all struggle with forgiveness, probably because it’s a topic that was...
by Shannon Elhart | Oct 31, 2016 | Compassion, Shannon's Journey
Last night I was driving to visit my dad. He’s been in a home for a few years now. Steadily losing him. There have been so many very difficult milestones to accept. While I was driving I started crying out of nowhere. I didn’t know why. There was this...
