Episode 6: Tree hugging, Seminary and the Socially Anxious

<p>What happens when your "star word" contradicts your fear?</p><p>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.</p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li>​ The "J-Term" struggle: Surviving seminary when you feel like an outsider.</li><li>​ The Connection: Why none of us are "qualified" to lead alone.</li><li>​ Tenderness: Reflections on my very first star word from 2019.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>https://open.substack.com/pub/thegroundedsoul/p/tree-hugging-seminary-and-the-socially?r=17n5on&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Visit the link above to see the original 2019 worksheet mentioned in this episode and to join our community of clergy and seekers.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>About the Host:</p><p>Marcella Ciccotelli is an Eco-Chaplain and Clergy member currently exploring the intersections of grief, nature, and spiritual rest.</p><p>#StarWords #Epiphany #ClergyWellness #UMC #VulnerableLeadership </p>