There are moments in life when we catch ourselves repeating something we thought we had already outgrown. A reaction that feels too strong. A fear that doesn’t quite make sense. A pattern that keeps showing up, even when we truly want something different. Many people assume these patterns are simply habits or personality traits. And sometimes they are. But other times, they can run deeper—rooted in experiences that haven’t fully been seen, understood, or released. In my wo

In July, as I contemplate what freedom means in our country, I can’t help but think about what freedom means to each of us, personally,...