Episode 6: Tree hugging, Seminary and the Socially Anxious
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What happens when your "star word" contradicts your fear?
In this special Epiphany episode, I’m sharing a story I’ve never told in detail: my first year of seminary, hiding in my car during lunch breaks, and the moment a yellow paper star changed the trajectory of my life.
We talk about:
- The "J-Term" struggle: Surviving seminary when you feel like an outsider.
- The Connection: Why none of us are "qualified" to lead alone.
- Tenderness: Reflections on my very first star word from 2019.
https://open.substack.com/pub/thegroundedsoul/p/tree-hugging-seminary-and-the-socially?r=17n5on&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
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About the Host:
Marcella Ciccotelli is an Eco-Chaplain and Clergy member currently exploring the intersections of grief, nature, and spiritual rest.
#StarWords #Epiphany #ClergyWellness #UMC #VulnerableLeadership
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