Tag Archives: anger

Praise Ye The Duchess

Posted on February 4, 2017 by anyushka

Today I raise a toast to those who created a Polari Evensong at Westcott College this week.  I applaud their freedom, their courage, and their creativity.  What a fantastic way to channel their anger. We don’t need to appease our oppressors.  We take … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 14, 2017 by anyushka

via hope — Radical Discipleship

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Yes Too Much. (The Trouble With) How We Live

Posted on July 14, 2016 by anyushka

I’m saying Yes too much. People around me in crisis-mode, as so often, too often.  Me trying to teach others kindness to themselves by being kind, by listening, by offering support. I’m saying Yes too much. In-between hearing what everybody … Continue reading →

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Note To Self: Online Arguments, Rule No 1

Posted on July 10, 2016 by anyushka

Dear me,  this is because I care about you, alright? Sometimes I need to be clear about what’s good for you and what isn’t, so hear me out: PLEASE do not ever, I repeat, NOT EVER, get into online arguments … Continue reading →

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Not a Chance

Posted on January 15, 2016 by anyushka

May I just say this – in the hope that it might help all of us who have been hurt by the Anglican Primates’ decisions this week: Nothing can separate us from the love of God. Neither death nor life, neither angels … Continue reading →

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Boxing Day – Emotional Sparring To Boot.

Posted on December 27, 2015 by anyushka

I went today to meet someone I’d met on my writing course for a cup of coffee, and boy do I wish I hadn’t. Coffee and a nice chat? No Sir. I was treated to a bells-and-whistles-offload of emotional luggage. … Continue reading →

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On Being Unconventional IV

Posted on August 10, 2014 by anyushka

It has been the story of my life that the more I knew my own truth, the more I tried to live my truth faithfully, and the more open and trusting my relationship with God became – the less I … Continue reading →

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Poppies and Wheatfields

Posted on February 28, 2014 by anyushka

What is a poppy in a wheat field to you? I went to a reflection day in my Community yesterday, which was build around the image of bread and its basic ingredients. Some lengthy talk, some silence, and some group … Continue reading →

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