More Than Freedom Free will seems like wide-open freedom to do whatever we want. We’re given this gift, but no one teaches us how to use it. As kids, we’re guided by our parents. As adults, we’re choosing in real time, with moment by moment decisions. With free will comes great responsibility. The Pause Have […]
Month: April 2026
Easier Said Than Done: The Hard Part of Recovery
Advice is easier said than done. Phrases like “listen to your body,” “be patient with yourself,” and “accept where you are” are simple, but living them is something else entirely. In recovery, I navigate chronic pain, fatigue, and the constant negotiation between what I want to do and what my body will allow. And it’s […]