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I Don’t Want You to Leave

I Don’t Want You to Leave

by Shirin McArthur | Mar 30, 2020 | Christianity, Society and Culture, Writing Life

A few days ago, on my morning walk, I passed a very poignant scene. A young boy, probably five or six years old, stood on his tiptoes, leaning into the passenger window of a red sports car. Clutching a stuffed toy, he cried out, over and over again, “I don’t want you...
Resilience and Hope in Troubling Times

Resilience and Hope in Troubling Times

by Shirin McArthur | Mar 23, 2020 | Conscious Living, Nature and Seasons, Writing Life

How are you holding up in the face of continuing news of the rapid spread of the coronavirus across every nation around the world? Are you fearful and despairing, or frustrated and angry? Do you feel isolated and uncertain? You are certainly not alone. While we may be...
Social Distancing and the Power of Presence

Social Distancing and the Power of Presence

by Shirin McArthur | Mar 16, 2020 | Society and Culture, Spiritual Life, Writing Life

Coronavirus continues to swamp headlines and conversations until it seems there is nothing else going on in the world (and certainly not on social media!). While that is not true, the changes we are struggling to make in the face of a pandemic have become the lens...
Terror All Around

Terror All Around

by Shirin McArthur | Mar 9, 2020 | Society and Culture, Spiritual Life, Writing Life

It’s difficult to avoid the fearmongering about the coronavirus these days. Both traditional and social media are saturated with reports, warnings, guidance, and commentary. Over the past week, I’ve had conversations and come across a number of articles about how to...
Castles, Crags, and Strongholds

Castles, Crags, and Strongholds

by Shirin McArthur | Mar 2, 2020 | Conscious Living, Spiritual Life, Writing Life

As a child, I loved the world of medieval Europe. I read countless books, fiction and nonfiction, about that era. I reveled in romantic stories about brooding castles, valiant men, and talented, beautiful women. My family toured England when I was in my teens and we...
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