Tag Archives: struggle

Even In Chaos

Posted on March 30, 2018 by anyushka

 

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God Is Here God Is Here God Is Here

Posted on February 4, 2018 by anyushka

God has been so close to me, so present these last weeks. If you’ve read my last posts, you’ll have seen that I’m having a really hard time with my family. And God is here, so close, so near to … Continue reading →

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In The Night Season Her Song Is With Me

Posted on January 21, 2018 by anyushka

As the deer longs for the water-brooks, * so longs my soul for you, O God. My soul is athirst for God, athirst for the living God; * when shall I come to appear before the presence of God? My … Continue reading →

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Jacob’s Blessing

Posted on August 2, 2017 by anyushka

  If this blessing were easy, anyone could claim it. As it is, I am here to tell you that it will take some work. This is the blessing that visits you in the struggling, in the wrestling, in the … Continue reading →

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Who Am I & Who Are You

Posted on March 19, 2017 by anyushka

I made a list tonight of the people in my life who found me very difficult to deal with, and who I have found very difficult to deal with. Then I looked at the names I had written down. This is … Continue reading →

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Expecto Patronum

Posted on August 18, 2016 by anyushka

Keeping the Dementors at bay at the moment. source “Dementors are among the foulest creatures that walk this earth. They infest the darkest, filthiest places, they glory in decay and despair, they drain peace, hope, and happiness out of the … Continue reading →

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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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Shadows and Roots II

Posted on February 29, 2016 by anyushka

I felt quite moved by a post on A Pilgrim’s Journey today, in which the shadow of a tree looked very much like its roots. This was a new connection to my imagination, a new metaphor to consider, and really not … Continue reading →

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Peace?

Posted on December 7, 2015 by anyushka

Where is peace to be found? I’ve never felt this question more urgently than I have this year, whether it be the consequence of politics of violence in the world, or personal struggles for wellbeing, clarity and direction.  Where, in … Continue reading →

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Gratitude Detox…

Posted on November 24, 2015 by anyushka

Bill is talking in his most recent post about the “antitoxin of gratitude”. Since I feel I need to detox emotionally, I want to spend a moment remembering all that I am grateful for right now, at the same time … Continue reading →

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