Heather Lobe Johnson

Recovering people pleaser. Lover of psalms, coffee, mountains. Host of #taketheseashes, a podcast about finding healing from the broken parts of our stories.

[Heather Lobe Johnson @HLobeJohnson]

I read this line in a book tonight and I can’t stop thinking about it:

“Grief dares us to love once more.”
-Terry Tempest Williams (quoted in The Wild Edge of Sorrow by Francis Weller)

[Heather Lobe Johnson @HLobeJohnson]

@racheljwelcher Interested, Rachel!

[Heather Lobe Johnson @HLobeJohnson]

@TheKateBoyd Ohhh still room for another co-worker?

[Heather Lobe Johnson @HLobeJohnson]

At an auto repair shop and Regina Spektor's "Better" is playing and I'm having a total throwback to my college days when I was obsessed with all of her music.

[Heather Lobe Johnson @HLobeJohnson]

@TheKateBoyd Lots of thoughts on this, more in relation to boundary violations (what I'm walking through right now, related to addiction/dishonesty). I'm reinforcing boundaries--a consequence of a loved one's actions. They might feel like it's punishment, but the intent is love and safety.

[Heather Lobe Johnson @HLobeJohnson]

Joy lately: Poppies dropped off by a friend. My toddler growing in his speech skills. Quiet confirmations of decisions, big and small. A new race on the horizon, giving structure to my next 6 weeks. The opportunity to sit across from someone and truly hear her.

How about you?

[Heather Lobe Johnson @HLobeJohnson]

Cultivate Courage https://t.co/8S5GNQ8s4P

[Heather Lobe Johnson @HLobeJohnson]

@HeatherTDay truth. freedom. relaxation. <3 so fun!

[Heather Lobe Johnson @HLobeJohnson]

I started writing haikus over winter break and I am loving the practice of trying to fit a concept or moment in time into 17 syllables. <3 A favorite so far:

Courage calls my name,
I answer with a whisper-

"Yes, let's keep going."

[Heather Lobe Johnson @HLobeJohnson]

@DoctorCamden It was exactly what I needed at the time when I joined (2018-2021) BUT I think it depends on what your needs are right now. Ie: do you need accountability? Publishing guidance? Growth in your craft? I had to pause last year for $ reasons too.. thinking through similar questions!

[Heather Lobe Johnson @HLobeJohnson]

@readergirld Ha! Yes! Thanks for celebrating with me. Gotta find joy in the small victories, right? ;)

[Heather Lobe Johnson @HLobeJohnson]

Wordle brag because I can't believe this happened. Good sign for my Tuesday to be better than my Monday haha. Wordle 234 2/6

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[Heather Lobe Johnson @HLobeJohnson]

@crlazaro @PodOutloud You got 👏🏼it 👏🏼done👏🏼 on that last row, sir!

[Heather Lobe Johnson @HLobeJohnson]

@PodOutloud Hahaha. YES for that last row save when it clicks.

[Heather Lobe Johnson @HLobeJohnson]

This whole blessing (read the thread) ministered to me this morning. Maybe you need it too?

[Kate Bowler @KatecBowler]

a blessing when you realize everyone is struggling

blessed are you who have realized that life is hard. and it’s hard for everyone. your awareness came at a cost.

[Heather Lobe Johnson @HLobeJohnson]

@kinzer_sarah You’re right! I’ll report back ASAP.

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@kinzer_sarah Okay, to clarify... I ate so many of them I got burnt out on Peeps. 😂 I need to try again.

[Heather Lobe Johnson @HLobeJohnson]

@kinzer_sarah This thread brought me pure JOY. Also, my Grandmom used to buy me Peeps every Easter (I stopped liking them when I was 13), but I didn’t have the heart to tell her because I loved her thoughtfulness. About to buy me some coffee Peeps tmrw 😂 Cheers Sarah and Grandmom!

[Heather Lobe Johnson @HLobeJohnson]

@sarah_westfall Whew. Good food for thought for this over thinker 🙋🏼‍♀️ thanks for sharing!

[Heather Lobe Johnson @HLobeJohnson]

Good word, @sarah_westfall 💙

[Sarah E. Westfall @sarah_westfall]

A gentle reminder for this holiday season: We all carry our complexities.

Behind smiles are often shadows, ever present but often unseen. We would do well to make space and extend grace for all that is unknown.

[Heather Lobe Johnson @HLobeJohnson]

God helped me spit out the poison of resentment so I could drink the fullness of life He had for me on the other side of forgiveness. -@HLobeJohnson

So honored to share this story of forgiveness over at @incourage today. https://t.co/b7HSPRFyc7