Holly Buhler

Creating Emotional Space—Processing Through Art and Mindfulness

Building Emotional Capacity and Staying Present with What Is Being emotionally aware doesn’t mean avoiding difficult feelings; it means learning how to be with them. Sadness, anger, or jealousy don’t disappear when ignored; they simply wait for attention. Creating emotional space begins with mindfulness, noticing what’s present without rushing to fix it. Through gentle awareness,…

ADVENT SERIES—WEEK FOUR: LOVE

What Is Advent? In the final days before Christmas, Advent invites us to center our hearts on love—the love that came into the world through Christ and the love that continues to transform lives. The Theme of Week Four: Love Love is the heart of Advent. It is patient, generous, and restorative. Love is not…

Rediscovering Joy in Simple Moments

It’s easy to forget enjoyment when the season turns hectic. But joy thrives in simplicity—not in the big productions, but in the overlooked moments: warm drinks, shared laughter, creative play, or a quiet walk under winter skies. Finding Center: Choose One Small Joy Daily Instead of trying to “feel festive,” look for one joyful moment…

ADVENT SERIES—WEEK THREE: JOY

What Is Advent? Advent is both reflective and celebratory. It honors the waiting, but it also welcomes joy—joy that is not dependent on everything going right but rooted in God’s unchanging love. While Advent has its roots in the Christian faith, I hope you will reflect on finding joy in this season no matter where…