As my year of service comes to a close, one last community check-in
I've been feeling all sorts of nostalgia lately, especially since my last blog post corresponds with my last month of service with Good...
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- May 31
After a loss and a gift, I am rebuilding my trust in God
I just went on my second-to-last retreat with Good Shepherd Volunteers, our silent spirituality retreat.
- May 23
Spiritual Growth for Peace of Mind
What is spirituality for me? I always thought that spiritual life was connected with the church, essentially with religious education,...
- May 12
My year of service has shown me the many facets of social justice work
I've been passionate about justice work ever since I took my first criminal justice class in my junior year of high school. My teacher reall
- Apr 26
Making bracelets with the boys was my first breakthrough to relationship
The first few days on the job at Barbara Blum Residence, I remember feeling lost. I started out as a youth development counselor...
- Apr 11
Thinking existentially at the 'gates of Hope'
I've been thinking a lot: contemplating what I've learned this year and reflecting on what I thought this year would be; comparing where...
- Mar 4
The unexpected guides me to a whole new social justice mission
I was under the impression growing up that women made the money in the house and dads stayed at home. My mom worked a 9-5 job doing...
- Feb 15
Seeking simplicity, in New York of all places
Let's just say I've never thought of myself as a minimalist — and that's what I thought simplicity was: a lack of resources and physical...
- Dec 29, 2021
Gratitude: The Faith Story
“It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness.” -Charles Spurgeon I didn’t have much growing up and I still...
- Dec 29, 2021
'I got you': Three little words pack a powerful punch, if you mean them
I've been at my service site for four months now, and I've already learned so much about trauma-informed care, the juvenile justice system..
- Nov 19, 2021
Community Is Powerful
I grew up on a street where I knew every single one of my neighbors. My best friends were only a few yards away, and there were block...
- Oct 27, 2021
Do you ever get sick of all these songs about New York?
Sirens, opera singing, fireworks, Dancing Queen (at full volume), street cleaners, etc. This is not an exhaustive list of the sounds that...
- May 12, 2021
A year of embracing growth as a mixed, Korean American woman
In all honesty, I didn't fully believe in diversity, equity and inclusion work before coming into my service year. Throughout my time at...
- Apr 13, 2021
'Life has changed, not ended': Moving forward this Easter season
Although churches in my area are welcoming people back to worship in person, my family opted to watch our Easter service online. For most...
- Mar 30, 2021
Two weeks, two shootings and more anti-Asian hate crimes: What can I do?
When I wake up every morning, I check my phone immediately, battling between returning to a dreamy haze and needing to get ready for the...
- Mar 17, 2021
It's all downhill from here: Service-year life and committing to being myself
February was not only a busy month with my position as a Good Shepherd Volunteer. It was also filled with weekend outings, where I spent...
- Mar 3, 2021
A Lenten commitment to spirituality after almost a year of lockdown
Growing up, I loved the Lenten season. It may be odd to say that I used to look forward to such a solemn period of sacrifice and...
- Feb 17, 2021
The struggle to find #justLOVE in times of hate
February can be one of the most hectic months of the year when working in anti-racism and equity, specifically under the mission and...
- Feb 3, 2021
What it's like to work in anti-racism and equity
Over the last year, more and more companies have been hiring specialists to oversee the implementation of diversity, equity and inclusion...
- Jan 20, 2021
Seven lessons from a service year to kick off 2021
Instead of resolutions this year, it may be more beneficial to make a list of lessons to live by.