If sharing your feelings in a friendship - or any close relationship - is hard, you're not alone. In this episode, I share what I learned after a difficult conversation led to a friendship explosion. But it was where I go to find peace that I hope will encourage you when life and love don't go as planned.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• what I did wrong in sharing my feelings with a friend
• what "tip" I learned about starting hard conversations from author Danielle Bayard Jackson in her book "It's Not You" about why adult friendship is so hard.
• the source of healing that is life-giving and always accessible

The Brilliant Pause is for busy humans, reminding you to slow down, take a breath and shift your focus to what matters so you can love your life. Every season hones in on something new. In season 4, we're exploring how to be more ATTENTIVE - especially to our spiritual lives and the whispers of God.

If you've ever wondered if your faith or "God" is relevant, this season is a must-listen. After taking a "pause" from this pod, I feel compelled to share what God's teaching me as I run into His loving presence with all my failures, flaws and fears. Life is hard. So it's what I sense God say that I'll share here - 'cuz it leads me to peace.

About your host: Jessie Elenbaas, is a writer, speaker, yoga teacher and marketing professional at Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington. After leaving her career in 2018, Jessie experienced an identity crisis that led to a transformative faith journey - discovering a refreshing intimacy with God through a daily "brilliant pause" of meditation, strong coffee, prayer and listening. It's that peace that she hopes you'll experience as you listen and give yourself BRILLIANT PAUSES throughout the day. Because...you are worth it!