by Sarah P. Jose | Aug 8, 2026 | Chronic Pain, Emotions
Have you ever wrestled with the question, “Who am I?” I sure have. As someone who has crossed cultural boundaries, my national identity as an American is shaken to the core. In a slow and pervasive way, India has invaded my identity and shaped me so much that I will...
by Sarah P. Jose | Jul 8, 2026 | Chronic Pain, Stories
The dim lights allowed the projection to show up more clearly. I struggled to hold my head up to watch the gruesome video. I hate horror movies and never watch them, never will. But here I was, just out of a three-week stint in the hospital watching an educational...
by Sarah P. Jose | Jun 8, 2026 | Chronic Pain, Emotions
As I meditate on the broken pottery theme, let’s consider the fragments. Normally, broken pieces are thrown away, worthy only of the garbage. We threw away a broken mirror recently. The big, sharp shards were dangerous, so we took care to place every piece in a tough,...
by Sarah P. Jose | May 5, 2026 | Chronic Pain, Meditation
As mentioned in my last post, I’m understanding myself better. Maybe you might be wondering why you should try to read and understand Sarah understanding herself better! Well, “Christ’s love compels me”[i] to share my stories in hopes that they can help you live your...
by Sarah P. Jose | Apr 6, 2026 | Emotions, Meditation
This is not my favorite painting. Not even close to my favorite. In fact, I would say that I don’t like it. I dislike the colors, especially the center part, which looks like the colors used in the Candy Land board game I played as a child. Yet, I’ve learned so much...
