Category Archives: Interesting link

Words to “Il Cantico”

Posted on April 21, 2023 by jenny

Looking for an English translation of the Song of St. Francis, I found Branduardi’s version of the words, which is the one he sings, and turns out to be his own rendering of Francis.  It is acknowledged to be a … Continue reading →

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Halleluia Chorus from Quinhagak, Alaska

Posted on November 27, 2022 by jenny

One thing that’s fun about reading through my blog again is I find things that cheer me up.  I posted this in October 2012, and it just cheered me up again.

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A Role that No Longer Works

Posted on September 20, 2022 by jenny

From my journal for August 14 Writing assignment by Mark Matousek: A role you’re playing in your life today that no longer suits you and why. My role as a trauma victim.  That the wound of being left alone gets … Continue reading →

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She’s Alive and Hurting

Posted on April 6, 2022 by jenny

I posted this video back in 2011.  Glad to find it’s still available. I’m posting it under present day because it’s more relevant than ever.

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Truth

Posted on December 26, 2021 by jenny

I always enjoy it when the “real” truth appears. Actually I really like Parker Palmer’s definition: “Truth is an eternal conversation about things that matter, conducted with passion and discipline.” Interestingly, I remember it as an ongoing conversation. That’s how … Continue reading →

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Dawnland and The Gatherings

Posted on July 12, 2021 by jenny

Early in January, Hanover Friends Meeting hosted a talk by Bruce Duthu about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Maine.  The TRC was intended to uncover the truth about child-welfare practice with Maine’s Native people.  They wanted to create opportunities … Continue reading →

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Empathetic Distress

Posted on May 22, 2021 by jenny

From Kosmos Journal, 5/18/21 Unfortunately, the difficulties of late capitalism, as more of us are pressured to compete with each other in distorted markets, while we increasingly perceive the turbulence both around and ahead of us, means that anxiety is … Continue reading →

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Empath Quiz

Posted on May 12, 2021 by jenny

Erica suggested I take Anita Moorjani’s empath quiz. She wrote a book called “Dying to be Me,” about her healing experience.  The quiz is on her website. My result was 25 yes answers out of 34.  It said: You’re most … Continue reading →

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Safe Places for Me

Posted on May 6, 2021 by jenny

I have felt unsafe most of my life without realizing it.  Growing up, I felt safe in a book, and in the woods. Books and nature have remained places of safety for me.  Looking back, I realized I felt safe … Continue reading →

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Accept the Reality of Who I Am?

Posted on May 4, 2021 by jenny

This came from Richard Rohr’s Daily Meditations: It’s written by Claude AnShin Thomas, a Vietnam Veteran struggling with PTSD.  I realize I’ve been struggling with my PTSD, trying to heal it so I could finally “have a life.”  I keep … Continue reading →

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