Tag Archives: healing

Not Anglican Anymore

Posted on March 17, 2018 by anyushka

How does one leave the Church of England? There’s no ritual for that, no public ceremony to mark this step. So I’m announcing it here: no more. Enough. I do not consider myself Anglican, as of today. I’m letting go … Continue reading →

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In Her Love, She Will Give You New Life

Posted on February 14, 2018 by anyushka

trigger warning: mention of abuse I’ve been pondering Lent this year, and I’ve been praying about it, about how I will live it. What is needed this year? What I found is that God wants me to celebrate. To celebrate … Continue reading →

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Break Open

Posted on February 6, 2018 by anyushka

Trigger warning: mention of child abuse God is breaking us open, so we can breathe and let out the poison, and perhaps, in the end, heal. That is my hope… Finally, my parents are talking about the abuse. Me and … Continue reading →

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What Does Love Look Like

Posted on October 25, 2017 by anyushka
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Dealing With Father’s Day

Posted on June 19, 2016 by anyushka

I do give thanks for all the good fathers out there, all the men who love and respect their children and themselves, who are compassionate, generous with love and time and conversation, who like to laugh with their children, protect … Continue reading →

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Here Comes The Sun

Posted on May 29, 2016 by anyushka

New creations! I’m painting a lot of suns at the moment. This is actually in response to questions about past discouragement to my creativity in The Artist’s Way. I have an early memory of painting a gorgeous, big, bright yellow … Continue reading →

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Let Yourself Heal

Posted on October 18, 2015 by anyushka

Another wonderful creation from Motivating Giraffe. Read her words too…

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What About Me?

Posted on September 21, 2014 by anyushka

If I want my life to be different – and I do – then I need to change the way I make decisions. That’s according to my most recent brainwave. The decisions we’re talking about here are those that concern … Continue reading →

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Resurrection Spirituality

Posted on June 21, 2014 by anyushka

During this last week, I participated in a formation day on the theme of spirituality, and particularly the spirituality of the community I (and all the other participants) belong to. A lot of what was said had to do with … 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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