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When the Dog Bites: A GraceSpark in the Garden
A childhood song surfaced while I was gardening this morning, and with it, another confirmation of something I’ve believed my whole life: that gathering sparks of grace is how we steady ourselves when the harder days come.
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When God goes silent – betrayal, racism and the pain that doesn’t leave.
Nadine A. Thompson’s essay explores the profound pain and isolation felt by Black women facing betrayal, racism, and sexism in professional spaces. She candidly shares her struggles with faith and self-worth, emphasizing that resilience is born from these experiences. Thompson validates the reader’s silent pain, assuring them they are not alone in their journey.
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The Anticipation of the BLOOM
MY GARDEN POST ON MAY 1ST
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Kintsugi and the Beauty of Slow Breaks: Your Pain Matters
The Second Vein Where healing becomes beautiful. Post 2 in The Beauty of Becoming When I wrote about Kintsugi last time — about the Japanese art of filling cracks with gold — I could feel it land. Women wrote to me. They said: I needed this. They said: I didn’t know I needed this until…
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What We Were Told.
The post “What We Were Told” by Nadine Abraham Thompson explores the harmful narratives women internalize about their bodies and self-worth. It emphasizes the lasting impact of societal messages that distort self-perception, advocating for a journey of reclaiming one’s identity. The text encourages recognizing and redefining personal beliefs, promoting self-acceptance and healing.
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The First Vein
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Kintsugi – Healing Trauma
Healing & Wholeness The Golden Repair:What Kintsugi Teaches Us About Healing Trauma There is a kind of beauty only brokenness can create. In 15th-century Japan, a shogun sent his favorite tea bowl to China for repair after it broke. It came back held together with unsightly metal staples. Unhappy with the crude fix, the shogun…