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Monthly Archives: November 2024
Missing the Mark
Whatever our work in the world is, we eventually know when we have done what we intended to do, and whether that has turned out as we had expected. This “work in the world” can be our professional work. It … Continue reading
What’s In A Name?
I am Lydia Miriam III. The Lydia Miriam women in my life knew hardship and lived under the umbrella of a patriarchal society. In my immediate childhood family I was the youngest of 4 children. Both of my brothers … Continue reading
Kintsugi
I’ve been reflecting on the concept of Kintsugi recently, and I’ve been meditating on viewing my scars as something valuable and beautiful. Each invisible wound I endured from a young age has always haunted me. My classmates would tease me … Continue reading
Crushing It
On October 29, 2024 I found myself inside of the Ellipse listening to Kamala Harris give her campaign speech in Washington, D.C. I was there to visit Hannah and Blake whose new jobs required them to live in the area. … Continue reading
Living Love Through the Practice of Repair: Home
Jon Bon Jovi had a duet song playing on the radio almost 20 years ago that chimes, “Who says you can’t go home?” The song is ultimately a story about finding yourself in a place where going home is not … Continue reading
Two Bookends and a Center
Today we begin the theme for the month of November: Living Love Through the Practice of Repair. I see this theme as a couple of beautiful bookends with a center that could be troubling for us. The first bookend is … Continue reading