I'm an Anglican minister, but I am on a medical leave for a few months due to a post viral neurological issue. My work, though, isn't typically institutional in the sense that I've never comprehended it as a role that defends orthodoxy or to teach people about the "right" way to live, but as a vocation to relationship and to walk with pe…
I'm an Anglican minister, but I am on a medical leave for a few months due to a post viral neurological issue. My work, though, isn't typically institutional in the sense that I've never comprehended it as a role that defends orthodoxy or to teach people about the "right" way to live, but as a vocation to relationship and to walk with people in their suffering, and to listen deeply. It is about assisting people in discovering and experiencing their beloved-ness in God's eyes and to support them in cultivating a rich spirituality, because even though life is beautiful, it's also effing hard. I actually think that we're at point in history where the church as we know it needs to crumble and die in order to rediscover what it is about and who it is for.
I'm not sure whether the neurological condition I have is temporary or permanent, though, and if it's permanent, I need to pivot professionally. I'm thinking about mediation. That's probably more of an answer than you needed, lol!
Oh Madeleine! I wish you had been my Anglican minister as a child! I'm sending you some good energy and wish that your neurological condition resolves quickly. If not, I love that you are ready and open to pivot to what serves you and those you serve.
To walk with people in their suffering and to listen deeply...what a beautiful offering you provide. From what I’ve read of your comments, I have no doubt you will find a way to embrace and pivot if needed in response to your neurological condition. Thank you for your beautiful words. Take care. Sending love. ✨
I'm an Anglican minister, but I am on a medical leave for a few months due to a post viral neurological issue. My work, though, isn't typically institutional in the sense that I've never comprehended it as a role that defends orthodoxy or to teach people about the "right" way to live, but as a vocation to relationship and to walk with people in their suffering, and to listen deeply. It is about assisting people in discovering and experiencing their beloved-ness in God's eyes and to support them in cultivating a rich spirituality, because even though life is beautiful, it's also effing hard. I actually think that we're at point in history where the church as we know it needs to crumble and die in order to rediscover what it is about and who it is for.
I'm not sure whether the neurological condition I have is temporary or permanent, though, and if it's permanent, I need to pivot professionally. I'm thinking about mediation. That's probably more of an answer than you needed, lol!
Oh Madeleine! I wish you had been my Anglican minister as a child! I'm sending you some good energy and wish that your neurological condition resolves quickly. If not, I love that you are ready and open to pivot to what serves you and those you serve.
To walk with people in their suffering and to listen deeply...what a beautiful offering you provide. From what I’ve read of your comments, I have no doubt you will find a way to embrace and pivot if needed in response to your neurological condition. Thank you for your beautiful words. Take care. Sending love. ✨