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Barry Allard Barry Allard

The In-Between

How do we stay in conversation when we disagree? A reflection on the labels we give one another, the pull of belonging, and remaining open without losing our boundaries.

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On Trauma and Trees

Trees carry their history in their grain. We carry ours too. A personal reflection on trauma, memory and connection, and how we find steadiness alongside what we’ve lived through.

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Grief Moved In

I used to think grief would go when healing came.
But now I know, they sit together on my couch, passing me tissues and asking what I need today.

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Glimmers: Small Moments of Connection.

Perhaps there’s a moment like this in your day: something that lets you breathe, or feel a little more connected. If you notice it, linger for a moment.

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Let Them... But Don’t Give Away Your Next Move

Sometimes peace doesn’t come from being heard. It comes from knowing you spoke. A personal reflection on “let them”, standing up for yourself, and letting go of what isn’t yours to control.

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Making Room for Freedom

I wonder whether some commitments create the space we need. A reflection on imagination, unstructured time and making room for possibility.

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Human Cafe

Everyone brings a story to the table. A reflection on vulnerability, loss and everyday kindness, and the comfort of finding somewhere we don’t have to carry it all alone.

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A Little Nectar

A little boy’s Bee Revival Kit prompted a question: what could we offer someone on a difficult day? A reflection on kindness, purpose and the small ways we care for one another.

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Before the Scroll

Phone use up by 77% this week…? A reflection on attention and how we begin the day.

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