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Self-Trust

Posted on June 2, 2017 by anyushka

via Quote of the day — welcome to my little piece of quiet In response to self-doubt, there surely must also be such a thing as self-trust…  The result of learning to step away from everyone else’s drama and needs … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned… (Keep Practising)

Posted on November 10, 2016 by anyushka

Dear Ally, I hope this letter finds you well. I know you’re experiencing a lot of difficult things right now. I wanted to share a few things I’ve learned (often the hard way) and some I’m still learning. Enjoy your … Continue reading →

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Trust Me…

Posted on October 13, 2016 by anyushka

Martin Creed, Work No. 975 Everything Is Going To Be Alright

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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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Do For Yourself What You Would Do For Others

Posted on June 15, 2015 by anyushka

We all know this the other way around – “treat others as you want to be treated by them”. But what if I need to even the balance the other way around? Do I listen to my thoughts as I would listen to someone … Continue reading →

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Wanted. Alive.

Posted on December 9, 2014 by anyushka

A little while ago, I was at a Eucharist where the priest read the story of Jesus at the wedding feast in Cana (the water-into-wine one, yes), as a description of God’s kingdom – it’s a party, a celebration. And … Continue reading →

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National Coming Out Day

Posted on October 11, 2014 by anyushka

It’s National Coming Out Day! If that feels like encouragement to you, enjoy and leap out of the closet!  If not, take your time. Only you know when you’re ready.  Two bits of advice for those who decide it’s time: … Continue reading →

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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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Whoever Has Ears, Let Them Hear

Posted on July 27, 2014 by anyushka

A little tip for (a particular brand of) priests and pastors and ministers: it is unwise to make assumptions and generalisations. It is unwise to undervalue anyone’s faith life. I walked into a church today, for the evening service. The newest … Continue reading →

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