Notes
Dispatches from the journey.
Brief fragments of thought, clinical milestones, and updates on the life of this blog. These are the rhythmic shuffles of a life shaped by dialysis, faith, and the NeuroDivine project.
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When the joy caught up with me
Yesterday was a gift. Two of my hymns were sung in church while I was playing the organ, and it was wonderful to hear the congregation take them up. But I’ll admit: by the afternoon I was wiped out. I came home intending to tidy the house and instead lay down “for a minute” —… Continue reading
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A Winter Beginning
There is a kind of waiting that belongs only to winter. The fields lie still. The light comes late and leaves early.And yet, beneath the frost, something is already preparing to grow. I’ve begun work on a new volume in The Mindful Year — a winter collection shaped by this season of quiet watching and… Continue reading
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Clear. Safe. Shared.
In shared spaces of care, autonomy is never solitary. What we do shapes others’ safety, dignity, and trust—more than we sometimes notice, or name. Continue reading
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A New Rhythm: Words, Windows, and the Quiet Keeping
In the Rule of St Benedict, we are told there is a time and a place for everything—a season for speaking and a season for silence. NeuroDivine has expanded over the last year to become a busy intersection of hymns, clinical reflections, and the “sacred imagination” of AI-generated art. As I have prayerfully considered the… Continue reading
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Christ in the Everyday
Christ in the Everyday: Emmanuel Unnoticed is now published. This small collection of hymns began with a simple conviction: that Christ is not only found in the extraordinary, but quietly present in the ordinary rhythms of life—in supermarkets and streets, in waiting rooms and workplaces, in moments of weariness and small kindness. These texts are… Continue reading
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Paths & Passages
Paths & Passages captures a season of prayer through Psalms 26 to 50, emphasizing the journey of faith, trust, and gratitude amidst life’s continuous movement. Continue reading
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A Map for the Journey: Navigating our New Menu
A new map for the journey: our updated menu offers clear pathways through the hymns, poems, and reflections that shape this neurodivergent and contemplative space. Continue reading
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A Small Addition to NeuroDivine
A new Resources page gathers hymns and devotional material in one place, making it easier for churches and individuals to find and use what they need. Continue reading
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A gentle note about NeuroDivine
A gentle rhythm begins—hymns from the road and from the quiet, shared through the week. Continue reading
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🧸 Otto the Autism Support Bear
Otto doesn’t speak. He stays. A hoodie, some trousers, and a sensory paw that says the most. Continue reading
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Warm. Fluffy. Thanks.
Three mornings, three stacks of pancakes. Andrew, you’re spoiling us. 🥞 Breakfast sets the tone for the day, and you’ve made it feel like a celebration. Warm, fluffy, and shared with care—what more could we ask for? Continue reading
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Three Pancakes. Done. 🥞
Three more pancakes to start the day right!Used up the last of yesterday’s batter and they turned out golden and perfect. Big thanks to Andrew for the mix—you’ve officially earned pancake legend status. Here’s to small wins and sweet mornings. Continue reading
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Shake. Pour. Love.
🥞 Morning made sweeter thanks to my husband! He whipped up delicious pancakes using Odlum’s shaker mix—just add milk, shake, and pour. Simple, quick, and absolutely tasty. Grateful for the breakfast treat and the love behind it 💛 Continue reading
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