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Category Archives: incarcaration
IMMIGRATION
I was recently inspired by a visit to Chester Cathedral. An exhibition makes clear that compassion for new immigrants is alive and well in their community .It addresses fear of the unknown, fear of a different language, fear of an exotic race, colour … Continue reading
Posted in abandoned, abuse, anticipation, civil rights, community, compassion, conscience, country, danger, decency, democracy, demonizing, despair, difficulties, don't give up, escape, ethics, healing, help, history, incarcaration, insight, institutions, journey, justice, morals, needs, pain, refugees, rejected, spiritual values, truth, turmoil, victims, voiceless
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BOOKS AND HOSPITALS
It is pleasing to know how books help break down barriers and build relationships. My daughter was in hospital – on holiday from the UK, she underwent emergency surgery in Sydney. Sincere thanks to St Vincent’s Hospital which gave her … Continue reading
Posted in authoritarian, celebration, community, compassion, dedication, doctors, ethics, friendship, illness, incarcaration, institutions, journey, trustworthy, Uncategorized, Writing, youth
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QUEST JOURNEYS
In the mythology of every nation, quest journeys abound. It may be personal – the search for identity, for a missing parent, or for an object. In the Arthurian legend of Sir Galahad it’s the Holy grail. Merlin, the Wizard, predicts … Continue reading
Posted in don't give up, ethics, explorers, holy grail, honour, hope, human desperation, Humor, incarcaration, journey, knights, legends, Life, literature, love, magic, meaning, modern, mystery, nobility, psychology, quest, religion, search, spiritual values, transcend, turmoil, Uncategorized
Tagged Arthurian legend, Miguel de Cervantes, overcoming obstacles, protagonist, quest journey, Sir Galahad, Sir Lancelot
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