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 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 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 31
The importance of meaningful relationships and empathy
One thing I have noticed recently is that my mindset is heavily influenced by others throughout the day. They can be good experiences...
- 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
'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..
- 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...
- May 4, 2021
As a chapter ends, it's a gift to be part of a larger story
As I help prepare for end-of-the-year activities like senior team-building day, senior retreat and graduation, I feel as though I am...
- Apr 21, 2021
Innate human dignity means broken bread, not broken bodies
I am incredibly grateful to have been fully vaccinated for just over a month now. To all those who worked tirelessly to make numerous...
- 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...
- Apr 6, 2021
'Get out from your head and get growing, dear child'
"Get out from your house, from your cave, from your car, from the place you feel safe, from the place that you are. Get out and go run...
- 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 24, 2021
With Collier Chats, I see our school through others' eyes
One tradition for Good Shepherd Volunteers at Collier High School is Collier Chats, lighthearted conversations with co-workers throughout...
- 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 10, 2021
Amid melting snow and warmer days, hope for a future harvest
The smallest hint of green in a patch of thick, brown soil. The puddles of melted snow bridging across the roads. The de-layering and...
- 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 24, 2021
The four tenets of Good Shepherd Volunteers keep me rooted
As I reflect back on the first half of my volunteer year, I am struck by how the tenets have kept me rooted when the pandemic has turned...
- 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 10, 2021
Planting seeds of strength with Amanda Gorman's inspiring poem
A task Collier High School students in studio arts undertake in a typical year involves painting the high school windows with a poem and...