Tag Archives: experience

And Here You Are, Making Gold Out Of It

Posted on June 8, 2016 by anyushka

The World gives you so much pain and here you are making Gold out of it | Rupi Kaur via — Intentionally Marie

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Have a Gloria Sunday

Posted on February 28, 2016 by anyushka

I’m reading my way through Gloria Steinem’s books these days, and I can feel them work on me, move small stones and big rocks in me from one place to another, assembling what I know in a more concentrated form, … Continue reading →

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Dealing With Destructiveness

Posted on December 31, 2015 by anyushka

A few years ago, I was in a short-lived and long-regretted relationship with someone I thought I knew quite well, only to then discovered that I had no idea who I was dealing with. It was partly a mistake in judgment … Continue reading →

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“…for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls”. The Silent Worship of Friends

Posted on November 15, 2015 by anyushka

For a number of years, the thought of attending a Quaker meeting crossed my mind from time to time; the little I knew about them had caught my interest. And yet, I hesitated, imagining how uncomfortable I could end up … Continue reading →

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Suffragette

Posted on October 25, 2015 by anyushka

I’ve just been to the cinema to see “Suffragette”, and I feel like going to the library right now to learn more… I have questions!  The first question I had after leaving the cinema was if the men who see the … Continue reading →

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He Restores My Soul

Posted on September 28, 2015 by anyushka
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Prayer Is…

Posted on April 22, 2015 by anyushka

Prayer is…walking towards an open gate Prayer is…finding solace in the company of God Prayer is…hearing the good, the true, the valid Prayer is…coming home Prayer is…where I hope to spend most of my time Prayer is…a happiness Prayer is…what … Continue reading →

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Loyola Hall I

Posted on October 27, 2014 by anyushka

(Loyola Hall is not open for retreats anymore.)  

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Satisfied?

Posted on October 23, 2014 by anyushka

Peace be with you.  It’s not, “a different past/ different parents/ a different relationship/job/place to live be with you”, it’s Peace be with you. Because a difficult past, difficult families, difficult relationships/work/home life is not the end of all hope, … Continue reading →

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Atishoo – A Tissue?

Posted on October 21, 2014 by anyushka

I’m at home with a cold (hello autumn!), Went out to do some necessary shopping. Good to get some fresh air (it’s just a little too fresh at the moment). Anyhow. Apart from seeing a whole fleet of fire trucks … Continue reading →

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