The Quiet Work of Discernment | Living the Wisdom We Already Know
by: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 29/06/2026A reflective essay on discernment, duality, justice, healing, and learning to live the wisdom we already carry within us.
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Presidents’ Day, Stewardship, and the Drift from Civic Ritual in a Culture of Extraction
by: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 16/02/2026A reflective look at Presidents’ Day, civic ritual, and how reclaiming stewardship may restore belonging in a culture shaped by extraction.
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When Shared Moments Fracture: Why “We” Still Matters
by: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 10/02/2026A trauma-informed reflection on the Super Bowl halftime show, shared space, and why refusing division is essential to protecting our collective humanity.
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A Loving, Unapologetic Demand for Change in Child Mental Health
by: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 01/02/2026A trauma-informed call to stop pathologizing being human and to redesign child mental health systems around dignity, belonging, and care.
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