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To Speak Our Story Also
Originally posted on Smuggling Grace:
“And therefore, every possibility of a person putting words to something, especially something that’s been difficult, is in itself a sacrament.” – Pádraig Ó Tuama Years ago, while experiencing some conflicts, I sat down with…
Sins of Omission
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day. While it is important to have such a reminder every year, I personally feel that a one-day reminder makes no difference for me. The memory of the Holocaust is integral part of what shapes my identity as a … Continue reading
Posted in Reflect
Tagged comfort zone, consequences, courage, democracy, history, Holocaust, memory, participation, politics, prejudice, scapegoating, sin of omission, think, truth, voice
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Why do I write?
I followed one of Natalie Goldberg’s suggestions today and asked myself, “why do I write?” This is the answer. Today’s answer. I write to assert myself, to cut through the din of everyone else’s “why”s, to know what it is I … Continue reading
Posted in Reflect
Tagged creativity, expression, language, meaning, motivation, Natalie Goldberg, opportunities, truth, voice, women's rights, writing
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