James Ballantyne

Journey

  • Standing On the Bridge

    Standing on the bridge As I walk on Slow step by slow step What is behind me? What is in front? What can I see? What remains hidden? What is underneath? The fall, the gaps, the fear, the height What… Continue reading

  • Could my Soul have an Ancestory?

    I know my Name. I know where my name comes from. Actually finding out a little more of my family history in the last 4 years has helped me to join the dots, reconnect and give me a sense of… Continue reading

  • Personal Thank You

    I just wanted to say For the very positive responses, comments and feedback from my recent blog about ‘1000 days since leaving Church‘ which I published just over a week ago. I did not quite realise, though had I thought… Continue reading

    Personal Thank You

  • I had to make it happen – myself

    I love when I read something and because im in a different time and place, it means something different to me, I see something different in the words and meaning that I didn’t before. When I studied hermeneutics as part… Continue reading

  • 2 years of being able to breathe

    I realised this week that I’ve been able to breathe for 2 years now, these were the first two years I’d been able to breathe in my whole life I remember when I walked into the flat 25 months ago… Continue reading

  • Recovering and Healing (Part 6) Being taught to say F**k

    But its rude to say it Just say it No, it sounds wrong Just say it I can write it down Say it James You mean its ok to Yes, just say it James. It feels uncomfortable, ill get into… Continue reading

    Recovering and Healing (Part 6) Being taught to say F**k