Your Presence Is Enough
We were running late. The traffic was horrible, and the air was cold and full of the early winter breeze. Most of the leaves had already fallen, and the bare trees gave way to the cold wind, chilling our faces … Continue reading Your Presence Is Enough
The Alwaysness Of Joy
In His Presence, there is fullness of joy. So says the words of Scripture. In this season of contrast, we find so many are left on the outside of this so-called Joy. After the tree and other festive holiday luster … Continue reading The Alwaysness Of Joy
Being Present in the Noise of the Holiday Season
Every December holiday season, my daughter and I do something that surprises people: we leave Philadelphia, and we don’t visit family. We pack our bags, step out of our work routines, and travel to somewhere we hope is magical. We … Continue reading Being Present in the Noise of the Holiday Season
Moore Christmassing While Black
Life in the good ole days was great, or at least swell, for the Cleavers in Beaverville, the fathers in Bestville, and Barnie n’em in the merry berry sundown town where hillbillies could have armed standoffs with the sheriff in … Continue reading Moore Christmassing While Black
The Presence of What’s Missing
Walking through an antique store offers more than a glimpse into the past; it provides targeted insight into revealing a myriad of items used decades ago. Lining the shelves are remnants of a bygone era in the United States: advertising … Continue reading The Presence of What’s Missing
Presence In the Rhythm Of Our Soul
Presence is not performance.It is breath and backbone. The low drum beneath our hurried names. While the world strings lights on credit and calls it joy. We light candles for survival. For the mothers who worked doubles. For the grandmothers … Continue reading Presence In the Rhythm Of Our Soul
A Season of Presence: Reclaiming Connection Beyond the Holiday Rush
Each year, the holiday season seems to arrive with unrelenting momentum. There are calendars to fill, expectations to meet, and an endless search for meaning beneath the glittering surface. Amid the noise, we often lose the quiet threads of connection … Continue reading A Season of Presence: Reclaiming Connection Beyond the Holiday Rush
Are We Repeating History
The movie “Nuremberg” presents a timely reminder of how easily a nation can fall into a coma while evil flourishes and prevails. The reality is that every act of brutality and savagery has its genesis, and all it needs to … Continue reading Are We Repeating History
The Power of Presence: Reclaiming Connection Beyond the Holiday Rush.
This December: Reclaim Your Season. Prepare for a January of Profound Impact. As the year draws to a close, Three-Fifths Magazine invites you to step away from the holiday rush and into a space of profound meaning with our December theme: “ The Power of Presence: Reclaiming … Continue reading The Power of Presence: Reclaiming Connection Beyond the Holiday Rush.
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