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For myth, memory, and the haunting beauty of cultural inheritance.
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Pattern, Presence, Praise
Even when nights are short, rhythm endures—through psalms, memory, and offering poured out in trust, resistance, and presence. Continue reading
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“I Have Loved You”: A Neurodivergent Response to Dilexi Te
Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic exhortation Dilexi Te emphasizes love as a deliberate, embodied act, particularly for those marginalized. The text resonates with neurodivergent individuals, advocating for a Church that recognizes diverse forms of poverty and affirms the sacredness of love expressed through difference. It calls for presence, remembrance, and service to the poor. Continue reading
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💚 Still Wearing the Ribbon: October Reflections on Mental Health and Solidarity
Even in October, the green ribbon remains a daily symbol of solidarity, compassion, and commitment to ending mental health stigma. Continue reading
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Jesus Loves Me—And That Changes Everything
A reflection from an Irish Anglican autistic perspective on love, memory, and belonging “Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so.” We sang it every week in Sunday School, small voices piping through the church hall, surrounded by crayons, juice cartons, and the gentle chaos of kindergarten faith. I don’t remember Continue reading
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Scattered. Rooted. Seen.
Autistic noticing turns a roadside walk into quiet reflection—acorns, oak, and grace revealed in the rhythm of pausing. Continue reading
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Pilgrim, Platform, Synod
Early morning journey to diocesan synod—three trains, one tram, no agenda, but full heart. Autistic voice present in Church democracy. Continue reading
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The Dawn of Grace: Celebrating Mary’s Hidden Glory
The birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary marks the quiet unfolding of God’s plan—hidden, humble, and holy. In the Benedictine tradition, her nativity invites us to reflect on the sacredness of obscurity, the grace found in silence, and the glory that springs from lowliness. As we chant the Magnificat and ponder her hidden beginnings, we… Continue reading
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A Station Not Yet Seen
Belfast calls, but I haven’t arrived yet. This journey—planned between dialysis sessions and sensory thresholds—is about more than trains and timetables. It’s a quiet act of defiance, a reclaiming of movement. I’m not chasing nostalgia; I’m watching the city unfold from the rails, one mile at a time. Continue reading
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Exploring Ireland by Rail: A Journey from Monasterevin with Heart and Hope
Living with kidney failure, I’ve found healing and freedom through Ireland’s Free Travel Pass. My rail journeys from Monasterevin to distant corners of the country have become more than travel—they’re moments of reflection, connection, and quiet joy. Each trip remindme that life beynd limitations is still full of wonder. Continue reading
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🕊️ Welcome to Neurodivine
This is a space for the sacred and the strange. Here, the mind wanders through lucidity and fracture. The body aches, but speaks. Faith flickers in the margins. Myth echoes through memory. And somewhere in the rift—oddities bloom. I write from the crossroads of neurodivergence, chronic illness, and spiritual longing. From Ireland’s damp soil and Continue reading
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