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Dancing on the Edge of Dreams: What I Gained from a Ballet Audition
We arrived in droves—bright-eyed and ballet-bound—each of us clutching a dream and a number. The audition for Clara in The Nutcracker with Ballet West, a professional dance company, wasn’t just a chance. It was the chance. For young dancers, few opportunities shine as...
A Christmas of Grace
Merry Christmas! As the day unfolds, there’s a quiet invitation in the air, a call to step away from the frenzy of the world and embrace the soft stillness that Christmas brings. It’s a time to breathe, to reflect, and to rediscover the grace that comes with the...
How to Pursue Dreams Despite Chronic Illness
How to pursue dreams despite chronic illness is a challenge many face—a question that often surfaces in moments of doubt and the reality of daily struggles. Should I pursue my dream right now? Can I still make it happen? Do I have to give up on my dreams? How can I...
Finding Purpose When Depression Hits
The Unexpected Arrival of Sorrow There are seasons in life when sorrow slips in so quietly, so unexpectedly, that it takes a moment to recognize her. I had been feeling unusually heavy-hearted for days—tears came in torrents, a downpour I hadn’t experienced in years....