One of the more surprising things I’ve learned in my years as a marriage and family therapist is that pets are more than just “man’s best friend”—most families see them as *actual* members of the family system.
The thing that finally made me see it clearly was grief.
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Following this year’s engaging conference on racism in the church, we are excited to be hosting a fantastic panel with @AnthonyGReddie, Carol Troupe, @hodgehillvicar, @ruth_hw and @angela_sheard.
🎥 Broadcast live on YouTube
🗓️ 21 Sept, 7.30pm
https://t.co/sPcHHztlkT
A bicycle thief was charmed mid-robbery by a golden retriever. He gave the pup belly rubs and even said "I love you" before fleeing. The golden significantly misunderstood the assignment, but we're giving them a 14/10 for at least delaying the situation
Thrilled to see that our knee exercises for people living with #arthritis are included in @WomensHealthMag. It's vitally important that as many people as possible have access to free support, information and treatment.👇
https://t.co/I8KPr3HCkZ
Coworkers: What did you do this weekend?
Me: Made some Michael Jackson videos with my cat.
Coworkers: Cats cannot perform to a Michael Jackson song?!
My Cat:
This broke me. Pastoral intuition is a precious and difficult skill. I doubt we will ever see someone so selfless, kind and wise in public leadership again. Thank you Ma’am, for everything 💔
I see no evidence at all that either of these candidates even begin to understand the impact the cost of living crisis will have this winter. Why not tell us the details of their promised emergency budgets? To withhold such information is playing politics with human misery.
Reminder that there's a private Facebook group for Christian clergy/ordinands who don't have children - full info available via the link at https://t.co/Z7oqzZP9or Please answer all three membership questions. #childless#childfree#withoutchildren#grief#choice#circumstance
@CoventryCanon @CovCathedral Amazing, thank you!!! ❤️ On the off chance you're still there faffing... is there a seat for me AND Barney tomorrow? (I can sort it out with vergers tomorrow if not!)
@CoventryCanon @CovCathedral I am so SO sorry 😖 I saw this and thought "hmm, I haven't had the July rota through yet, I wonder..." and just gone and checked the end of the June one and saw it was me 😖 Can't believe I messed up. Sorry & thank you for being so gracious and available!!
@CoventryCanon You are THE person for the job. My very first eucharist at the cathedral I sought you out to pray for me as I knew there was something special. Your prayerfulness and love are a gift and will be felt by all and that's what's important. Can't wait :)
Really loved Dog Days by @MrAndrewCotter -the image of Mabel’s briefcase falling open & revealing a stuffed owl 😂 That line is my go-to any time I just need to smile now. But honest reflections on anxiety and the human condition too- just a wonderful gift of a book, thank you ❤️
@CoventryCanon Right call. I feel like a lot of people/clergy are just exhausted at the moment, and maybe having one less Thing to feel obliged to be at will be a relief for them too :) (If it the Thing I think it is!) x