Journey
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It all started with a Goldfinch…
It started with a goldfinch, making its pearl like chirping from the tree, just outside St Cuthbert’s Church, Darlington. Ordinary Goldfinch. Making me take notice at it. And ended with a Bumble bee scrambling for the pollen in the blossom… Continue reading
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I needed in me, what God used to be.
Those of you who have followed my writing for a while have either read or endured a few pieces from me about my faith, notably my evangelical upbringing and also more recently my stepping back from going to church. Trying… Continue reading
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To the Shadows, Stranger and Friend
Do I dare take myself into my own shadows? It won’t be a walk on the brightside Far from the lights into the wild spaces The lost areas Do I Dare? What am I afraid of? What might find me… Continue reading
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Love feels Strong
This piece could be written in a number of ways, from a number of starting points. But I want to keep it brief. And I want my heart to write to you. It arrived to me as I was writing… Continue reading
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Careful, the universe might give you what you wish for.
Dangerously there were two words that I started 2023 with. It was as if, they were the words that were about to shape my life, weirdly. One of the words I wrote about, a little bit. The other I didnt.… Continue reading
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The Power of Jet:Lag (the game)
There was a time in July/August of last year when I was going through a pretty significant mental spiralling, down down and down. I was plagued by the bleak thoughts of self criticism, self sabotage, blame and self loathing, all… Continue reading
James Ballantyne 