In 2020, as I was leaving my corporate job to rediscover my authentic, God-given design and purpose, I read the book “The Second Mountain” by David Brooks.
Since then, I’ve spent years climbing this “second mountain,” shedding parts of me that no longer align, and unearthing the buried treasures of my soul that were hidden for far too long.
(Colossians 3:10; Ephesians 4:22-24)
I’m now standing on top of that second mountain, embracing my sacred design as an artist-gardener-entrepreneur-landlord or whatever you want to call me—I don’t really fit a specific mold these days.
(Romans 12:2)
Standing at the top of this second mountain, I’m focused on—
-promoting reciprocal systems of healing through “My Unruly Garden” where we heal the land, heal ourselves, and nourish community.
-curating safe spaces for neighbors in transition so they can live and build “A Life That’s Home.”
(Proverbs 24:27)
And I’m still learning—
To ebb and flow through life’s continuous cycles of endings and new beginnings.
(Ecclesiastes 3)
To navigate joy and grief at the same time.
(2 Corinthians 6:10)
To hold plans with open hands and give projects (and my own evolution) the space and time to sprout organically in God’s timing, with His provision and direction.
(Proverbs 16:9, Mark 4:27)
To trust the process in aligning with His will for my life and finding peace in His presence to lead my daily walk, instead of feeling pressured to run toward future outcomes and performance metrics. (James 4:13-17)
To keep the faith while navigating the edge where my human limitations continue to meet the infinite possibilities of His love, grace, and faithfulness.
(Psalm 19:14; Psalm 62:6; 2 Corinthians 12:9; Ephesians 3:20; Psalm 118:1)
I’m learning to embrace the beauty in knowing that I’ll never have it all figured out, but He does. And He is faithful to finish the work He started within me.
(Mark 4:27; Ecclesiastes 3:11; Jeremiah 29:11; Romans 8:26; Philippians 1:6)
And He’s faithful to finish the work He started in you too.
If you’re stuck in the “messy middle” between your first and second mountains, and you need some encouragement, feel free to reach out to me—I’d love to chat with you as you climb.