A Christmas Affirmation
I believe in Christmas.I believe in Christmas,in Santa, sleighs, chimneys, and trees,in candles, cake, and
I believe in Christmas.I believe in Christmas,in Santa, sleighs, chimneys, and trees,in candles, cake, and
(Advent is symbolized by a mother waitingfor the miracle of her baby to be born.How
I believe in the power of the heart. I believe that in giving and receiving,in
Another in Glynn Cardy’s series of ‘affirmations’. I believe in happiness. I believe laughter, art,
This I believe. Earth is our only home,and every creature is our neighbour,from the tiniest
Blessed be those who are losing the ability to worry,who have met their fears and
Having drag performers centre stage at the Olympics, on one of the biggest stages in world theatre, is not a politically neutral act. Being able to have that act understood as referring to Jesus and the twelve apostles is not a politically neutral act. Doing this in France, with the ascendancy of the Far Right and its alliance with conservative Christianity, is not a politically neutral act. It is about taking sides. The side of broadening the boundaries of inclusion.
When we diminish one, we are all diminished.
When we injure one, we are all injured.
When we exclude one, we all suffer.
When we celebrate one, all are celebrated.
When we welcome one, all are welcomed.
When we love one, we love all, and all are loved
I believe in simple things,like the language of kindness,the balm of practical help,the joy of
“This song is of connection and hope, and weaves us together as home.” A creed by Glynn Cardy.