Wednesday night, I had the privilege of presenting to a room full of compassionate volunteers dedicated to pastoral care—people who regularly show up in the quiet, difficult moments of others’ lives. We gathered to explore a timely and complex topic: social media, internet addiction, and their effects on mental health. I want to share some of that conversation with you here—not only because the topic is urgent, but because we at Prairie Sky Counseling Center believe in equipping communities with both empathy and understanding.

The vastness of the prairie sky inspires us. Its beauty—vibrant sunrises, fiery sunsets, massive storms, and the endless stretch of stars at night—often fills us with a sense of awe and wonder.

Those who live on the prairie learn to watch the sky. We know its ever-changing nature. We read the signs of the wind, the build-up of storm clouds, and the break of sunlight after the rain. We understand that storms come and go, that even the darkest skies eventually clear. And when the sun finally breaks through, it moves us—it reminds us that light and hope always return.

At Prairie Sky Counseling Center, we see this as a living metaphor for healing.