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Next time, let’s put the true Christ back into Christmas
The author reflects on Christmas, urging a return to the teachings of Jesus, who emphasized caring for the poor and avoiding materialism. They critique the commercialization of the holiday and the misrepresentation of Jesus’s identity. The piece advocates for compassion, charity, and true spiritual introspection over consumer excess and divisive politics.… Continue reading Next time,… Read more
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Taking time to reflect, remember, and recommit – year end thoughts
The following notes are my end-of-year reflections, which I sent to people who subscribed to receive that from me. I think they may be useful for prompting your own reflections, ahead of the next Metacrisis Meeting, so am posting them here as well. Wishing you bright times in the year ahead, no matter the darker Read more
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Reclaiming “Kyrie Eleison” this Christmas
This Christmas I have been leading embodied prayer and song with the phrase “Kyrie Eleison.” It was traditionally understood as a plea for forgiveness, but has a deeper meaning rooted in healing and unconditional love. Its original context in ancient Greece invoked divine assistance for wholeness rather than guilt. Jesus’s teachings emphasized unconditional love, and… Read more
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Let’s not become attached to collapse
Recognising metacrisis and collapse is changing lives, often for the better. However, I have noticed that we can become attached to narratives around collapse, in ways that stifle creativity. In this essay, I draw on teachings from the Indian Jesuit Priest and mystic, Anthony De Mello, about our attachment to stories. It is a reminder… Read more
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Bedtime Doom
In a cozy moment, a couple engages with an AI chatbot to create a bedtime story. The narrative shifts between themes of doom and adaptation, emphasizing human connection amidst societal collapse. Through the characters’ journey in a dystopian setting, it explores ideas of relinquishment, resilience, and finding positivity in shared experiences and profound relationships. Is… Read more
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