Women's Issues Archives - Rev. Colleen Irwin

Uncomfortable Conversations

Navigating Privilege and Political Action: What Can We Do?

April 20, 2025April 10, 2025 Rev. Colleen Irwin0Tagged Compassion, Frederick Douglas, Kindness, Politics, Susan B. Anthony, Women's Issues

Living in Compassion: The Political Action We Must Take Privilege is real, and ignoring it will not correct the wrongs being done. Right now, it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed. The political climate is more polarized than ever, and each day seems to bring new challenges that feel insurmountable. From civil rights to the economy, […]

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Uncomfortable Conversations

Project 2025: A Spiritual Perspective on its Impact

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024 Rev. Colleen Irwin0Tagged Bravery, Compassion, Courage, Discernment, Politics, Ponder This, Signs from Spirit, Spirituality, Uncomfortable Conversations, Women's Issues

Project 2025: A Spiritual Perspective on its Impact on Women and Marginalized Groups Project 2025, a plan by conservative groups, aims to reshape the U.S. government if Republicans win in 2024. As a Spiritualist Minister, I reflect on how policies align with compassion, inclusivity, and respect. This proposed document raises many concerns, especially for women […]

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Human Experience

The Struggle Continues for Women

June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 Rev. Colleen Irwin0Tagged Choices, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Frederick Douglas, Health, Ida B. Wells, Martin Luther King Jr., Nicholas Demos, Susan B. Anthony, Uncomfortable Conversations, Women's Issues

The struggle continues for women. Today is a tough day. The official ruling of the Roe v. Wade came down, even though we knew it was coming from the leaked draft. Yet here we are spinning from the news. It is heartbreaking. So this is a mixture of my thoughts as I try and figure […]

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Human Experience

Don’t call me BRAVE…

April 28, 2021October 3, 2021 Rev. Colleen Irwin0Tagged BRCA2, Courage, Discernment, Ego, Faith, Fear, Free Will, Genetic Testing, Pay It Forward, Previvor, Why, Women's Issues

Originally I wrote this on March 23, 2019. Today I understand how brave I was to make these decisions about my life. It was a very difficult two years of my life. Since then I have learned bravery is pushing through the fear and doing what is necessary. Even if you are terrified. In the […]

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Human Experience

Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Legacy to Women

September 18, 2020August 28, 2021 Rev. Colleen Irwin0Tagged Inspirational Women, Leadership, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Women's Issues

The only way we can honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg is to carry forth her legacy of equality, empathy, and justice.

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Human Experience

Today is the day…

March 27, 2020October 3, 2021 Rev. Colleen Irwin2Tagged BRCA2, Previvor, Women's Issues, Writing Challenge

Today is the day that I speak my peace. Perhaps this movement was to get me to use my voice and release the negativity. To wait patiently for things to unfold.

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Ponder This

We all heal at different rates…

March 11, 2020August 28, 2021 Rev. Colleen Irwin0Tagged BRCA2, Connection, Healing, Self-Love, Women's Issues

Let’s talk about how our bodies heal. I have learned that recovery is different for everyone. While some bounce back, it takes others longer and that’s fine.

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Human Experience

Winter is a great time to focus on yourself!

February 14, 2020August 28, 2021 Rev. Colleen Irwin0Tagged Balance, Boundaries, Free Will, Patience, Vulnerability, Women's Issues

There are times that life gets so busy that we fail to take care of ourselves. This is particularly true at the end of the year with the rush of holidays. As we glide into January things slow down and there is time again. Especially when there is a snow day or two. […]

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