You should be a little weary right now. If you are, be grateful. That is a good thing. That weariness is confirmation that your heart is working …You Should Be Weary Right Now
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The World Needs Good News This Year. Give it Some.
I’m getting sick of bad news. More accurately, I’m getting sick from bad news. I don’t mean figuratively sick, either—I mean that it is making me …The World Needs Good News This Year. Give it Some.
Yes, I’m A Hateful Human Being
I often have people tell me that I’m a hateful human being. Sometimes, these are complete strangers who incessantly lurk like sharks in my Twitter …Yes, I’m A Hateful Human Being
When Your Personal Freedom is Killing People
Freedom is an unearned privilege—and you have it. If you were born here in America you inherited it. It came with your breath and your birth …When Your Personal Freedom is Killing People
Conservative Christians “Trust God, Not Science”—Until They Can’t Breathe
Every single day I’m inundated with professed Christians who steadfastly and loudly refuse to be vaccinated under the auspices of their faith. They …Conservative Christians “Trust God, Not Science”—Until They Can’t Breathe
Can America Be Saved?
Some days I wonder if this nation can be saved. I know what I’m supposed to believe: that America is still in its infancy, that it is a beautiful …Can America Be Saved?
The Cruelty Sickness of Kind People
I am a collector of stories. I watch people, I listen closely to them, I eavesdrop on their conversations in person and on social media, and I look …The Cruelty Sickness of Kind People
I Miss My Friends
If Trump Derangement Syndrome is Real—Trump Has it. — john pavlovitz
Trump Derangement Syndrome. This is the go-to insult hurled by current supporters of this President; a catch-all bit of gaslighting designed to malign the emotional state and mental faculties of decent, rational human beings who push back against his legislative assaults on marginalized people, who are sickened by his boundless cruelty, who bear witness to…… via … Continue reading If Trump Derangement Syndrome is Real—Trump Has it. — john pavlovitz
A Poem for Women in Recovery
“I’m Sorry” by Nancy P.
On a recent episode of The Bubble Hour (Nancy’s Story S7 E23), a poem was shared that touched many listeners. I’ve since been swamped with requests for a copy, and I’m pleased to make it available to you here in print and audio form. My gratitude to Nancy for her vulnerability and courage in telling her story and reading her poem.
Click here for audio of “I’m Sorry”:
I'M SORRY
I always said “I’m sorry”
for everything I did
I think that it began
When I was just a kid.
I’m sorry that I’m little
I’m sorry I get mad
I’m sorry if I’m not as smart
As my mom or dad.
I’m sorry that I’m shy
And that my chest is flat.
I’m sorry I’m not ready
To do the stuff…
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