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Still Unbuttoning The Conversation Elements From The Conversation Music Just to say to yourself, or to make the statement, "Something's going to change" is already a huge step forward. It doesn't happen everyday that we post two videos of the same song by the same artist. However, Charles Yang is so versatile and talented that we do it with pleasure. We hope you can sense our passion as we encourage you! With our love. George & Matilda

Buttoning and Unbuttoning (2/2) “..I do not judge as people judge.  They look at the outward appearance,  but I look at the heart.” ‭‭ ‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭16‬:‭7‬ ‭GNT‬‬                                           The Conversation Elements From The Conversation Music May you find safe spaces, and be one. With our love. George & Matilda  

  Buttoning and Unbuttoning (1/2) The "smallness" of life can sometimes feel heavier than its great tragedies. A life needn't be "full" of tragedy. If it's "empty" of meaning, that emptiness can eventually become a crushing weight bearing down on the one living that life.  The Conversation Elements From The Conversation In contemplative spirituality, the "buttoning and unbuttoning" is resolved not by ignoring or sidestepping the task, but by changing the nature of the button. Instead of an obstacle to be overcome so that life can "begin," the act becomes life itself. Music ABBA's song  describes a life where the "buttons" are done perfectly, but the person inside is sleepwalking. Lord, We are not blind to the burden of the repetitive . The same plate, the same path to work, the same buttons, the same masks we put on. Please help us with the discouragement for “the next thing.” We know deep down that a task that is ...