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James Ballantyne

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Writer, blogger, educator, trainer and enjoying a new lease of joyful life! My blog is here www.jamesballantyne.blog. To read my story and get resources on emotional health

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James Ballantyne @1jamesb.bsky.social · 10d

You did not change..to live an unlived life

#mentalhealth #becoming #awakening #spirituality

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When we take care of them, they take care of us.

As I walked home from town the other day, I noticed the sad sight of this butterfly on the pavement in front of me. Nearly dead. Prematurely dead on concrete that wasn’t its destiny. I walked…

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James Ballantyne @1jamesb.bsky.social · 10d

You did not change..to live an unlived life

#mentalhealth #becoming #awakening #spirituality

jamesballantyne.blog/2025/09/25/y...

When we take care of them, they take care of us.

As I walked home from town the other day, I noticed the sad sight of this butterfly on the pavement in front of me. Nearly dead. Prematurely dead on concrete that wasn’t its destiny. I walked…

jamesballantyne.blog

James Ballantyne @1jamesb.bsky.social · 13d

If you require some coaching or consultation for community or youthwork
On developing gifts, purpose or areas to focus on
Do give me a call
Thank you
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#youthwork #community

Consultation, Coaching & Training

Consultation, Coaching and Training for Youth/Community work Charities, Churches, Organisations and Individuals. I work with you so that you can care more for your workers, young people and those i…

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James Ballantyne @1jamesb.bsky.social · 15d

I wrote this on depression
Maybe it's important to read
Or to share so that someone else who needs to read it might do so.
To let them know they are not alone

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#mentalhealth #anxiety #depression

Me and my Darkness friend.

We need to keep talking about depression in society.

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James Ballantyne @1jamesb.bsky.social · Sep 5

Hi Karen, I wrote this...as I reflect on language thing in the healing/ trauma space ....https://open.substack.com/pub/jamesballantyne1/p/when-words-dont-describe-the-processuse?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=2ac1fr

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Sally Nash @rdsallynash.bsky.social · Sep 5

#CofEPeeps definitely worth a read free postage from.Grove Books website or downladable

Why is the church hurting moral injury in the church. Rhona Knight orange grove books ethics cover

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James Ballantyne @1jamesb.bsky.social · Sep 4

And that there's no talk of cptsd in the book...(I know there's alot of types trauma) I wanted more from the book on this.....and wonder what I might add/contribute on this..yet...I still loved the book....(Thank you Karen...keep going on all this..you are a gift to the church)

James Ballantyne @1jamesb.bsky.social · Sep 4

And it's taken me a few days to work out why....I think that the language offered felt more like a 'Traumatic event' and remaking after such a moment ...rather than someone (like me) who was born into abuse and so there isn't a 're making' .. as there's no 'before trauma' that I have..

James Ballantyne @1jamesb.bsky.social · Sep 2

It also made me angry too.....but I think that's a good response too...

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James Ballantyne @1jamesb.bsky.social · Sep 2

Just reading this by @karenod.bsky.social , find myself feeling affirmed, it's very permission giving, and a gift to anyone awakening and learning to live post trauma....thank you Karen

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James Ballantyne @1jamesb.bsky.social · Aug 20

On the last leg of the journey...the shuttle bus to #Greenbelt25

James Ballantyne @1jamesb.bsky.social · Aug 20

Yup...

James Ballantyne @1jamesb.bsky.social · Aug 19

Tell me a church policy/plan/strategy that does talk about outcomes impact and not just outputs.
What difference does a church ever want to make?

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James Ballantyne @1jamesb.bsky.social · Aug 6

Maybe they just have to look unhappy about it for the camera.

James Ballantyne @1jamesb.bsky.social · Aug 6

Maybe theyve brought a friend back for breakfast....so nice to see them socialise!

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KootenayGirl @kootenaygirl.bsky.social · Jul 16

😂😂😂

Mike the Therapist @sacwriter.bsky.social · Jul 15

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James Ballantyne @1jamesb.bsky.social · Jul 9

Quiet few days, birdwatching, slow walks
Peaceful

James Ballantyne @1jamesb.bsky.social · Jul 6

@cumbriawildlife.bsky.social just wondering if this is something you'd be interested in, just think I've seen a mink on the river Kent near to lound road in Kendal, it was definitely too small to be an otter ... Are there mink traps around or schemes to restrict them?

James Ballantyne @1jamesb.bsky.social · Jun 25

Helle...yes of course...

James Ballantyne @1jamesb.bsky.social · Jun 25

Have a fab day...I'm heading in the opposite direction ...London calling!

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James Ballantyne @1jamesb.bsky.social · Jun 24

Travelling along history today.
Civilization changed here 200 years ago.

James Ballantyne @1jamesb.bsky.social · Jun 23

Very close up kestrel on cullarcotes beach today , taken just with mobile phone!
#nebirds @teesbirds.bsky.social

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James Ballantyne @1jamesb.bsky.social · Jun 17

A piece of writing from me
The lie we're conditioned to believe.

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The Lie we’re conditioned to believe.

A piece on the effect of feeling conditionally ok.

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James Ballantyne @1jamesb.bsky.social · Jun 14

@foulshaw2.bsky.social
Just watching bobs 3 giving the other two hugs, and nestling in to them..so cute

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Shannon Watts @shannonrwatts.bsky.social · Jun 14

It should not be lost on anyone that Minnesota Rep Melissa Hortman, who was shot to death in her home last night by an assassin, was a gun safety advocate who worked tirelessly to protect her constituents from gun violence.

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James Ballantyne @1jamesb.bsky.social · Jun 9

Well done you x

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