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Ever feel like you are untangling shame over and over again? Thrilled for you to meet my guest  Author and Creative Arts Pastor Sarah Gerbers.  She shares about how life can look beautiful even  in the darkness of grief. Sarah shares the beauty of living an anonymous life, her role in the church, and the inspiration behind her book, 'Moonflower.' Our conversation delves into the lessons learned from navigating loss and grief. Sarah emphasizes the importance of recognizing the beauty in life despite challenges and encourages listeners to find meaning in their own experiences.

Takeaways

• Aging can be both exciting and frightening, as we still feel young inside.
• Social media can be addictive and may not align with personal values.
• Anonymous living allows for deeper connections and presence in life.
• The moonflower symbolizes beauty that blooms in darkness and hiddenness.
• Grief can lead to personal growth and a deeper understanding of life.
• Each loss can reveal more of God's goodness and grace.

Sound Bites

• "It's okay to not be okay."
• "Grief doesn't get the final word."
• "Each day is truly a gift."
• "God is my only platform."

Reflection Questions

1. What is one way you can dive into anonymous living this week?
2. What else thrives in the night of your own life?  And can you find the beauty despite the grief?

Connect with Sarah

Website | Substack

Moonflower: Defiantly Blooming in the Face of Great Darkness

Keywords: Sarah Gerbers, Moonflower, grief, creative arts, community, anonymous living, personal growth

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