Christine Pilgrim

Beauty in the Pain

There is beauty in the pain. Tragedy in itself is jarring. It breaks us open and cuts us to our very soul. Sit in it. Let the dust settle. Let it be.   Let it be until the sun breaks free and you see the first rays breaking through for you. Then, get to work. […]

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Jesus, I have a Question

What does “I am the way” mean? ‘I am you. You are me. We are of God. We are light. We are creation itself. Look for God inside yourself.’   “I am the truth”? ‘Trust your heart to guide you.’   “I am the light”? ‘The light is God within, God without. Your essence, the

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Falling, Falling, Falling

The rain, the snow, the mist that settles on your face. Let it come, let it come. This falling is for you, this regeneration, this is life. This is renewal. Let it fall. Let it seep into your Mother Earth so she can bring forth new life, new possibilities.   Let it fall.   The

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Spit out the Shells; Bill Buckner

People can be simplistic, animalistic even. Lead them with a carrot and they follow. Any other game, any other time, it would have just been a game. An, oh shit, smack, that sucks. But no, not this game.   The real lesson here is that it IS a game. IT IS ALL A GAME. You,

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The Roux

If you do not take the time to prepare your roux properly, it will alter your entire dish. Is it still edible, sure, lumps and all. Will you enjoy that dry, bitter pill in your dinner? Probably not. Will you enjoy the gummy, grainy taste of the flour not properly browned? Probably not.   Take

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One question, two Answers

Alexander Hamilton, what makes one person brave enough to run into battle when another would run away?   ‘Firstly, there is a sense of invincibility. The noble cause will uplift our spirit whether we live or die. Secondly, integrity. When one pledges allegiance and takes an oath, a promise has been made. What kind of

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