Until There is Justice: Thoughts on Community
“We have all known the long loneliness and we have learned that the only solution is love and that love comes with community.” – Dorothy...
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T. Thorn Coyle
- Oct 13, 2015
They Have Been Turned to Swans
They were become as refugees. Beings seeking refuge from whatever storms battled their countries, their families, their hearts. They were...
T. Thorn Coyle
- Jul 3, 2015
A Prayer for Troubling Times
Holy Brigid: In these times of burning churches That engulf the skies at night… Light the fire that guides our way. Kindle within us...
T. Thorn Coyle
- Jan 23, 2015
A Love to End All Wars: On Race & Religion
Last night, arriving home after doing my civic duty at a public hearing regarding fourteen activists facing a $70,000 fine for chaining...
T. Thorn Coyle
- Dec 11, 2013
An Invitation In…
“How many of us keep writing ourselves out of our own story, and kicking ourselves out of our own need for home… Invite yourself in. You...
T. Thorn Coyle
- Nov 27, 2013
Welcome, Stranger
I don’t know you. I don’t know your pain. I don’t know your joy. I don’t know what you struggle with. I don’t know your past. I don’t...
T. Thorn Coyle
- Oct 24, 2013
We Can Manifest a World…
“As a society, we are vastly overdue for a more profound definition of safety, one that is not shaped by fear but by compassion.” – Mark...
T. Thorn Coyle
- Oct 17, 2013
On Tragedy and Healing
The person in the dark denim jacket was collapsed on a table in the dining room. Another worker went over to check on them. I thought to...
T. Thorn Coyle
- Sep 25, 2013
We Can Build Hope
Edit, October 1st: Last night, the US government shut down, stalled in negotiations by a small minority. This is affecting aid to women...
T. Thorn Coyle
- Sep 4, 2013
There is Love Enough…
Love is the most powerful force in the universe. More powerful than thought. More powerful than war. More powerful than shame, or hatred,...
T. Thorn Coyle
- Aug 29, 2013
Some Days Love Looks Like Anger
Some days, love looks and feels a lot like anger. Yesterday evening, I arrived at the rally in a downtown plaza in Oakland, California...