Susan Tucker – Page 6 – Red Tent Living

Yes, God

By: redtentwomen December 8, 2017December 7, 2017

Day to Day, TravelAdventure, Australia, Captivating Retreat, God's faithfulness, Susan Tucker4 Comments

Lao Tzu said that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. In this case, it is a journey of 9,356 miles. I am traveling to Australia to participate in a Captivating Retreat, a time for women to come together and experience the heart of God and deep community.

Enough

By: redtentwomen November 10, 2017November 8, 2017

Day to Day, relationshipsBraving the Wilderness, Brené Brown, Self Acceptance, Susan Tucker, vulnerability, Young Mom's9 Comments

As I write this morning, I am sitting in my favorite coffee shop. Gathered around me are different groups—a large circle of women discussing a book; friends chatting in hushed voices over steaming pumpkin-spiced drinks; and businesspeople analyzing marketing plans. I recall a time that sitting here, observing all of this connection, would have made…

The True Dance

By: redtentwomen October 9, 2017October 8, 2017

Day to Day, Intentional Livingbeing kind to your body, Body image, Body Loathing, Brave On Conference, Dance, Susan Tucker, Yoga, yoga practice8 Comments

“Oh Woman, come before us, before our eyes longing for beauty, and tired of the ugliness of civilization…Dance us the sweetness of life. Give us again the sweetness and the beauty of the true dance.” Isadore Duncan On the morning of September 15, before the Brave On guests began to arrive, I stood in…

Truth in the Tension

By: redtentwomen September 14, 2017September 13, 2017

Day to DayBrave On, Chaos, Susan Tucker, Tension, Truth in Tension2 Comments

Yesterday a thick bank of dark clouds settled over our city. The shadow of a summer storm reached us. Rain fell intermittently, yet the clouds remained.

The Initiator

By: redtentwomen August 11, 2017August 11, 2017

Day to DayIdentity, raising boys, Risk, Susan Tucker4 Comments

At the start of every school year, I ask my middle school students to prepare a brief “About Me” assignment to introduce themselves. I ask them to share a couple of fun personal facts, a bit about their families, and a few adjectives describing themselves.

Room At The Table

By: redtentwomen July 28, 2017July 27, 2017

Day to Day, relationshipsbelonging, Brave On Conference, Nichole Nordeman, Sarah Bessey, Susan Tucker8 Comments

At the end of 2016, I was invited to participate in Red Tent Living’s first-ever Brave On conference.

Reaching Beyond Fear

By: redtentwomen July 10, 2017July 10, 2017

TravelEngland, London Terror Attack, Redeemer Church Croydon, Susan Tucker, the Underground, Travel Anxiety2 Comments

Disoriented, I woke with a jolt on June 4th and looked around the unfamiliar room. It was hot and I was lying on top of the bed with just a thin blanket covering me.

To Be Seen

By: redtentwomen June 9, 2017June 6, 2017

Day to Day, relationshipsAttunement, Brené Brown, copy writing, eye contact, Susan Tucker, Toni Morrison14 Comments

When I was in high school, I walked a tightrope of friendship and romance with a boy I had known since Kindergarten.

Into the Mystery

By: redtentwomen May 8, 2017May 7, 2017

Day to Day, relationshipsA New Chapter, graduation, Raising a Son, Susan Tucker12 Comments

“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” ~ Seneca We are in the final days of another school year. We’ve been here before, many times, but this year marks a significant milestone: Seth’s high school graduation.

Sleepless in Colorado

By: redtentwomen April 14, 2017April 8, 2017

Day to DayColorado Retreat, Elk, Frederick Buechner, Rocky Mountains, Susan Tucker6 Comments

I’m writing this from a cabin in Colorado. It is 3am and I’m surrounded by fourteen sleeping women. We are all here to serve on work crew for a women’s retreat this coming weekend, and I’m their leader.