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The Sacramental Here & Now

Posted on January 30, 2017 by anyushka

The ordinary moments of our daily life may appear commonplace, but in reality they are not so; they carry enormous significance. To polish a pair of shoes, to serve a helping of apple pie, to break bread, to chop firewood- … Continue reading →

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Accepting the Painful Ordinary

Posted on March 6, 2016 by anyushka

This is a bit of a “Drop the Thought” post. This is me living Saturday night that leads to Sunday night that leads to going to work Monday morning. Most weeks a rising curve of anxiety. So, soothing self-talk starts: it’ll … Continue reading →

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Silent Night

Posted on December 8, 2015 by anyushka

I’m not sure the way Advent and Christmas are usually celebrated is much to my liking… It’s all about words like “falalalala” and  “glooo-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-hooo-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-hooo-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-hoooria” (come on, you can do it…), and inevitably, the realities of our lives will clash with the … Continue reading →

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