How do we hold onto beauty when the world feels like it’s falling apart—amid war, climate crisis, and social unrest. Here’s a reflection on how art, prayer, song, and imagination still matter. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsure how to be in all this charlierumsby.substack.com/.../imaging-....

In our fast-paced, post-industrial world, the rise of "quiet quitting" and the phenomenon of the "great resignation" speak to a growing discontent with overwork and underappreciation. Here's some thoughts on why it is crucial to honour both our work and our need for rejuvenation shorturl.at/wg8bZ

Who knew an e-letter could feel as good as post on the doormat? This one’s packed with theatre obsessions, book club drama (the good kind), and big chats about motherhood, identity, and everything in between. theartofmakingfriends.substack.com/p/on-music-m...

By telling the story from a different vantage point in each episode while delicately asking and answering questions that shake your soul as a viewer, Adolescence becomes, in my opinion, a stunning piece of social realist art—a prophetic warning for our time
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I had forgotten how frustrating, overwhelming, and brain-breaking the writing process can be. So what do you do when writing feels impossible? Walk away? Push through? Talk it out? I’m navigating it one painful word at a time. charlierumsby.substack.com/p/the-agony-...

Navigating Parenthood, Culture, and the Unexpected Lessons of Shakespeare.

Last night, I took my 7-year-old daughter to see Romeo and Juliet—a decision that left me questioning, reflecting, and appreciating the power of shared experiences...https://substack.com/home/post/p-158576941

As Spring awakens, so does the season of Lent—a time of reflection, preparation, and renewal. Just as nature transitions, we too are invited to embrace transformation with intention. 🌸✨ Here's a little something I have written to mark the season substack.com/home/post/p-...

In a world that moves fast, @alicerzo (of Platonic Vibes) and I, are slowing down—writing, reflecting, and letting a new friendship unfold one letter at a time on Substack. 📝🌿
Letter #3 now available. My reply to Alice. #friendship #slowness #celinesciamma
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🚀 Exciting News! We’re launching the official LinkedIn page for the MA in Childhood & Youth Studies at @SussexUni! 🎉
Explore how social policies impact children & youth, engage in cutting-edge research, & shape a better future. Join us! 🌍✨ #ChildhoodStudies #YouthStudies #SussexUni
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Inspired by a morning dance with my daughter and a radio reflection, here's a little piece where I explore the history of the heart symbol and its deep roots in faith and compassion. 🌹✨
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💭 Capitalism’s constant churn 🔄—produce ⚙️, stay connected 📱, repeat. The seasons blur, attention is hijacked. Lately, I crave slowness 🌿, a return to nature’s cycles 🍂. Maybe it’s time to unplug 📵 and just be ✨. Letter #1 in the Pen-to-Pal series shorturl.at/U6jNX @anthroworks.bsky.social

Article out today 🥳@politicalgeography.bsky.social
Statelessness & Violence: A Feminist Perspective
How does violence produce and shape statelessness? Let’s talk about the violences of statelessness and why a feminist lens matters. #Statelessness #HumanRights #Feminism @kbrickell.bsky.social

💭 Can a Friendship Grow Online? 💭

A chance Airbnb encounter on Bonfire Night sparked an idea—what if two strangers became modern-day pen pals? 🔥💌 With a shared love for writing, we’re documenting our friendship as it unfolds online. Join us! ✨ #Friendship charlierumsby.substack.com/p/the-art-of...