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Martyrdom, Body Denial, and Violence
So much of our social consciousness centers around the century’s old idea that our bodies and our souls are completely separate parts of ourselves that are in constant struggle against each other. Martyrs from every faith tradition throughout history have … Continue reading
Posted in embodiment, healing, wholeness
Tagged body, brokenness, culture, cutting, denial, faith, martyr, sin, violence
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Be Here Now
Our bodies are our best teachers of presence. They let us know what we need when we need it, even when we get distracted by whatever it is that fills our crazy schedules and our overburdened lifestyles. We know when … Continue reading
Posted in cerebral palsy, disability, embodiment, healing, Strength
Tagged body, cerebral palsy, disability, exercise, mindfulness, muscles, presence, stretch, yoga
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Embodiment and Environment
I just read a story on NPR about a new movement among Evangelicals to go green. Yes, that’s right, some conservative Christians are beginning to make wholehearted attempts to help save the environment. Quoting from the article: God cares about … Continue reading
Posted in healing, wholeness
Tagged body, creation, earth, embodiment, environment, evangelical, holy, sacredness
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Guts and Glory
I’ve always had a strong tolerance for things that make other people’s stomachs turn. To be honest, “tolerance” might not be the right word. ”Fascination” might be more fitting. That makes me different from anyone else in my family. My … Continue reading
Posted in embodiment, wholeness
Tagged ability, body, capability, creation, embodient, reverence
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Claiming Our Body’s Sacredness
“If life and the soul are sacred the human body is sacred…” -from The Body Electric “I celebrate myself, and what I assume, you shall assume, for every atom belonging to me as soon belongs to you.” -from Song of … Continue reading
Posted in cerebral palsy, disability, healing, wholeness
Tagged body, disability, embodiment, healing, sacredness, walt whitman
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This Body
There have been several times in my life where I have been confronted by own body. From watching home videos of a 9 year old me singing “Hurry, hurry, drive the firetruck” in a screechy voice that didn’t seem to recognize a … Continue reading
Posted in cerebral palsy, disability, healing, Strength, wholeness
Tagged body, disability, healing, resilience, self-awareness, strength, wholeness
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Coming To Terms
Have you ever been in a conversation with a person with a disability (or anything, really) and just didn’t know what to say? Or you thought you knew what to say, but didn’t know how to say it? Maybe you … Continue reading
Posted in cerebral palsy, disability, language
Tagged body, cerebral palsy, disability, handicap, language, terms
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