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Apr 9Liked by Mary Austin (she/her)

In the context of relationship is the place where change may happen. A place with more vulnerability, compassion and honesty. A place where we are on this circular table with only one side. A place where you acknowledge the limits of your human perception of others and self. Cultivating this space doesn't solve all conflicts, but it provides soil for the impossible to germinate.

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Agree! It’s precious and rare!

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Apr 7Liked by Mary Austin (she/her)

I am both trying too hard and not hard enough to change the world. I spend a lot of mental energy on all that is terribly wrong with the world and not enough on thinking about (and acting on) what is in my power to do.

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Sigh. It’s hard to sort out what we can actually do these days. I hear you.

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Apr 7Liked by Mary Austin (she/her)

Some people. Congregational goals. Sometimes you see transformation, so you’re rewarded and therefore continue.

Oh, & I can see you atop those pretty little shoes. 🥿🥰

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Right you are — about churches!

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Myself, with little success.

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Yes, same here! I’m hopeful for myself, though…

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Apr 5Liked by Mary Austin (she/her)

The church.

Also, I just took a big pile of shoes, mostly dressy heels, to Goodwill that I finally realized I will never wear again. It felt good, but also kind of sad, like saying goodbye to whoever that person was.

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Yes, the church! And that’s a bittersweet goodbye to the woman who was so well dressed in those heels. And maybe even pantyhose!

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