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No Small Thing
Before we can repair our broken selves, first we have to believe it’s even possible. That is no small thing. During the worst time of my life, I struggled just to imagine, much less believe in, the possibility of healing. … Continue reading
Can You Repair What Isn’t Broken?
I like mechanical things. They make sense to me. I can look at diagrams, watch them function, and diagnose what is wrong with a strong degree of certainty. There is comfort in feeling confident that I can understand what is … Continue reading
What Does Repair Look Like?
During this crucial time love stands as a motivator for repair as we navigate this path the country has chosen to walk. Many are feeling a sense of fracture and dissonance, while others are buoyed by hope or relief. These … Continue reading
Mending Burned Bridges
The first time I got married I invited a family friend and her son to the wedding. I had never had an issue with her. I was friends with her son in middle school, but then I moved away and … Continue reading
The Three C’s
As I was working on the enews from last week, I found myself a bit stuck. I was trying to come up with the Beyond Sunday Morning activities for the Practice of Repair. So, I googled ‘repair practices’. I often … Continue reading
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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