Why I keep coming back to господь ты пастырь мой

I honestly think the phrase господь ты пастырь мой is one of the most grounding things you can say when your head starts spinning from stress. It's the Russian translation of "The Lord is my shepherd," and whether you're religious or just someone who appreciates a bit of ancient wisdom, there's something incredibly heavy—in a good way—about those words. It's funny how a sentence written thousands of years ago can still feel like a warm blanket when everything around you feels like it's falling apart. ...

March 2, 2026 · 7 min · Maxime Halpin