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Weaponized Empathy, Oppression and Social Justice (Deconstructionism Deconstructed Part II)

June 6, 2023
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Religion, Politics and Current Events, Writings, Writings on Violence in its Various Forms

Passing along another worthy commentary dissecting and parsing current social justice theory as many (like myself) previously thought it to be versus what it actually is. I came across a talk by this woman last night on YouTube which was very good and prompted my sharing of WILL YOU LIE FOR OTHERS? I then subscribed to her channel and this talk came up today. I admire how capable she is of rational, critical thinking and calm, methodical presentation. Highly recommend...

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By eileenslifer
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Understanding the Art of Sharing a MEME

January 10, 2023
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Personal Writings, Women's, Family, and Recovery Issues, Writings, Writings on Violence in its Various Forms

There is a phenomenon I’ve noticed on social media where some people share memes with certain themes or ideas, some with regularity as though they are fixed on the same advice-giving platitude. When sharing a meme, we should be aware of our audience. On social media, it is highly likely that at least 1 in 10 of your friends may be struggling with forms of despair–loss, repeated loss, grief, hopelessness, rejection, self-rejection, and more. Some may even be wondering if...

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Much is Expected of Us on Our Journey

November 7, 2022
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Personal Writings, Women's, Family, and Recovery Issues, Writings

I suppose that I, like others, will take three to seven days to readjust to falling back just one hour in the journey. Whether it is springing forward or falling back, our personal rhythms undergo responses to even the slightest change of a single hour of time. It may not sound like much, but, while my clock tells me it is midnight, it is really 1 am. I had some joy today – a young woman I’m getting to know...

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By eileenslifer
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Does God Want Our Empathy?

September 3, 2022
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Life Stories, Personal Writings, Religion, Politics and Current Events, Thoughts on the Book of Job, Women's, Family, and Recovery Issues, Writings, Writings on Violence in its Various Forms

From the onset of this expression, I want to make it clear that these are simply my own pondering thoughts this morning. While anyone can likely make some case for something, somehow, from Scripture, I hope that I will not attempt to do that. (I hope). But likely, I will attempt to, possibly in my very next paragraphs…Because it is all subject to many understandings and in particular, some might press the point of theological integrity (by integrity, I mean,...

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Were There Actually Four – Not Three – Earthly Comforters? – Part II (Job 2)

May 1, 2022
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Religion, Politics and Current Events, Thoughts on the Book of Job, Women's, Family, and Recovery Issues, Writings, Writings on Violence in its Various Forms

Note that the very first person who did not understand nor stand in solidarity with Job was his wife. In the footnotes in BibleGateway (NIV) it says “Job 2:10 The Hebrew word rendered foolish denotes moral deficiency.” In II Corinthians 6:14-18 we are told not to be unequally yoked and this passage is often associated with marital partnership. While I don’t know for sure how all these various biblical passages and ideas find appropriate connection, it appears the book of Job was between...

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By eileenslifer
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War Zones and Gunga Din

February 27, 2022
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Beautiful Song and Poetry Lyrics, Book, Media and Movie Commentaries, Personal Writings, Religion, Politics and Current Events, Writings, Writings on Violence in its Various Forms

Like most days around here, I spend a lot of time in create solitude and contemplations, often pausing here and there to draft snippets that interweave my daily tasks and experiences with written thoughts springing from whatever the activity at-hand. Yesterday, I started my day with thoughts about my own personal battles in my small world here…coupled with awareness of a major war zone now unfolding in the Ukraine. With my own heavy-but-small battles here I’ve recently turned away from...

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By eileenslifer
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That’s My Life in There….

January 27, 2022
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Life Stories, Personal Writings, Writings

Recently I had a conversation with an elderly person who said, “That’s my life in there…” While our lives are certainly more than what we interact with in the material realm, there is a huge truth I think we should pause and listen to, in these words… I imagine these thoughts are not uncommon as people continue to age. It was the idea and somewhat depressing yet realistic thought that one day after one’s death others will come into their...

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Eileen Slifer

I am a visual artist who works in a variety of mediums - producing fine art, illustration and design commissions/products for clients. I have been creating since childhood and sharing my giftings for hire since 1989. I also love to write and have been expressing in this way for a number of years in private poems, stories and journals that have been shared with treasured friends or publicly. Thank you for visiting my blog. I value the time and interest you spend on my expressions, and I read every comment.

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