Tag Archives: purpose

I Want You to Know Me

Posted on October 1, 2014 by anyushka

  I want you to know me/ so I tell you to open the way for others/ before there is anything to see/ before you are able at all/ before you even agree   I want you to have faith … Continue reading →

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things you are passionate about…

Posted on August 13, 2014 by anyushka
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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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On Being Unconventional II

Posted on August 10, 2014 by anyushka

You may wonder what the “unconventional” aspects of my life are that have caused this whole discussion. I’ll give you a general overview of the things in my life that are unconventional – unconventional meaning: not the usual path. Not … Continue reading →

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To Be Free

Posted on July 25, 2014 by anyushka

“I would like to be remembered as a person who wanted to be free… so other people would be also free.” Rosa Parks 

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Serving Without Fear

Posted on June 22, 2014 by anyushka

…is that where we are? Are we enabled to “serve him without fear”, have we been led into the “path of peace” (Luke 1:74 and 79)? And if that’s not how we feel, does that mean that where we’re serving … 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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You May Say I’m A Dreamer (But I’m Not the Only One)

Posted on March 2, 2014 by anyushka

I went to a poetry reading today, on the theme of “The Romantics and Dreams”, and I left inspired, and happy. I had realised something of great significance to me: I’m not the only dreamer. (John Lennon would be pleased … 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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Choices

Posted on January 19, 2014 by anyushka

I’m not sure where to begin. I’m not sure at all if there is any topical connection between all the things I’ve heard and seen during the last days. But here they are.  We celebrated the life of a friend … Continue reading →

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