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the wisdom of midlife fatigue
“Lindsay, when you run, you FLY!” The memory of my father’s words to me, 35 years ago or more, makes me smile. It also seems a little laughable now to think that my young, fit dad would have complimented the athletic prowess of his least athletic child. Even now, while he is in his 70s,…
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mallard in the middle [depression in the group chat]
/ mallard in the middle [depression in the group chat] The mallard in the middlegets all the good sleep.Seven ducks slept in a rowa few yards from the creek near our house,conspicuous as a red balloonfloating in a blue sky.They looked so vulnerableuntil I learnedthey can allow half their brain to sleepwhile the other half…
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contemplative book recommendations
Over and over, people I meet with in spiritual direction have said how much they love the readings I share in our sessions. The words of these gifted writers and prophets help us begin with a centering moment as we transition to a more contemplative space. They give me words of blessing to speak over…
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using the enneagram in discernment
The Enneagram is a helpful tool that can point to specific red and green flags for discernment. While there is endless diversity among people of the same Enneagram type, sometimes groupings around commonalities are helpful, especially regarding the three centers of intelligence: thinking (logic/objectivity), feeling (feelings and motives of self and others), and doing (purposeful,…
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Dreamless: a gun violence lament
by Lindsay L. O’Connor Dreamless: a gun violence lamentby Lindsay L. O’Connor She’s never been a good sleepermy eight-year-old daughterstill wakes up in the night,afraidlike her sister did for so long.The other dayshe saidI know you said when I have bad dreamsto think of a way to change the endingand make it goodbutI don’t like…
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favorite books of 2023
It’s time for my favorite post of the year!! These are my favorite reads from 2023. I know it’s a long list, but I couldn’t seem to cut it down. Search #loconnor_faves on Instagram for reviews of these and for favorites from previous years. This was another year of amazing books! I focused on reading…
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picture books for women’s history month
We celebrate and read books by and about amazing women all year long, but here are some favorites to close out Women’s History Month! I posted a reel with 39 picture books (most are picture book biographies) on Instagram here Here is a list of titled and authors: 1. Kamala Harris by Nikki Grimes, illustrated…
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9 Invitations for Expansion: Part 2: Heart (Enneagram 2, 3, 4)
9 Invitations for ExpansionPart 2: Heart(Enneagram 2, 3, 4) The Enneagram is a tool that can help us identify the specific ways we have zeroed in on a small portion of reality and provides pathways for expanding our perspective. This helps us to connect more fully and deeply with others, ourselves, and the Divine. Here…
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36 back to school books!
It’s hard to believe it’s time for back to school books! These are some we’ve enjoyed. Some were new to us this year, and some are annual favorites we check out around this time each year. You can also find these images over on Instagram here: Instagram Post to Save
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soul song
soul songby Lindsay L. O’ConnorI’ve been slowing down, saying, “No,”striving less, nothing to show.Takes such energy just to grow,and I’m spent.Not trying to grow, produce, or figure out,keep breathing, try a new route.If you’re wondering what it’s all about, I don’t know.I’m just trying to feel my own soul again,to remember that I’m whole again.Life’s…
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