Susan Miller, PhD, SD / Integrative Creative & Healing Arts

04/01/2026

03/23/2026

Stillness is vital to the world of the soul. If as you age you become more still, you will discover that stillness can be a great companion. The fragments of your life will have time to unify, and the places where your soul-shelter is wounded or broken will have time to knit and heal. You will be able to return to yourself. In this stillness, you will engage your soul. Many people miss out on themselves completely as they journey through life. They know others, they know places, they know skills, they know their work, but tragically, they do not know themselves at all. Aging can be a lovely time of ripening when you actually meet yourself, indeed maybe for the first time. There are beautiful lines from T. S. Eliot that say:

'And the end of all our exploring
Will be to arrive where we started
And know the place for the first time.'

JOHN O'DONOHUE

Excerpt from the book, Anam Cara,
25th Anniversary Edition.
Ordering Info: https://johnodonohue.com/anam-cara

County Kerry, Ireland
Photo: © Ann Cahill

03/22/2026

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03/21/2026

Today is the first day of spring, and we are so thrilled 💚🌱 Maybe it's time to follow Mary Oliver's advice, to break out and act like the wild, springy things we once were.

03/18/2026

So true!

03/14/2026

Growth often looks quieter than we expect. It’s not always big changes or dramatic breakthroughs. Sometimes growth is simply pausing before reacting… taking a breath… and choosing peace. Not every moment needs a response. Not every situation deserves your energy. Wisdom often begins the moment we learn to step back, trust God, and move forward with a calmer heart. A peaceful spirit is one of the strongest signs of a growing faith. 🙏

03/14/2026

Grace changes how we see people. When we remember the mercy Christ shows us each day, it softens our hearts toward others. Instead of rushing to judge, we learn to pause… to listen… and to offer the same grace we’ve been given. 🙏

If you’re looking to grow deeper in that spirit of grace this season, In the Presence of Jesus is a devotional created to help you slow down, reflect, and walk daily with Christ during Lent. Let each day draw your heart a little closer to Him. Link in bio. ❤️

03/13/2026

Reminder for today: