by Nicole Havelka | Apr 14, 2021 | Community, Creativity, Mindfulness, Pop Culture, Ritual, Self Care, Uncategorized
I don’t remember much from sixth grade, but I have vivid memories of my teacher’s after-lunch reading ritual. The ritual was simple: We’d read our way through a book, a chapter at a time each day after lunch and recess. I’m terrible at remembering details, but somehow...
by Nicole Havelka | Jul 13, 2020 | Change Leadership, Community, Healing, Mindfulness, Uncategorized
“Fine, God. What do you want me to do?” The question marked my first flailing, frustrated attempt at discerning my life’s purpose. Spurred by successive failed job interviews, I felt caught between the rocky cliff of now and the edge of not yet. I was miserable at my...
by Nicole Havelka | Apr 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Starting a new spiritual practice can feel upside down. These are practices that are supposed to ground you, focus you, center you. Ironically, the beginning of a new practice (or starting anything, really) does not feel that way. Starting meditation, yoga, or prayer...
by Nicole Havelka | Mar 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
Fear, anxiety and confusion may be taking an unhealthy grip on us. Already we were immersed in an anxious, divisive culture, and in walks the corona virus, threatening us, our loved ones and the most vulnerable among us. Yes, there’s lots to be anxious about. Here’s...
by Nicole Havelka | May 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
This blog relates to my Breath of New Life Yoga Series happening in Columbus, OH on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. through June 11, 2019. Register Now. I’ve observed that people — especially those within the church, but also in our wider culture — spend a lot of time preparing...
![Day 1: Wild Goose Sightings … The Holy Spirit Really Likes to Break Stuff]()
by Nicole Havelka | Jun 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
Ever notice how a lot of things break, refuse to work or disintegrate when you rush out the door on a trip? Door handles, fingernails, zippers: all falling apart and breaking apart just as you really need them to work in the sprint to get out of the door into your car...
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