Courtney Crosslin: Fun and Confidence Coach

A wide-format image featuring a historic red-brick church with a sign that reads 'Neutral Zone' in front of it. The church is surrounded by a diverse group of people engaged in conversation, symbolizing community and openness.

The Irony of Life, Change, and the Church

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Courtney Crosslin: Intuitive Lifestyle and Business Strategist

in Back to Basics, Comicated, Relationships, The Porch

In January of 2024 we decided to establish “The Assembly on Washington” as a sanctuary for personal growth. The name reflects the building’s location on Washington Street and our vision of it as a neutral gathering space, outside the confines of organized religion, spirituality, or any ideology. It’s meant to be a safe space where people can find serenity, a sense of community, and the freedom to learn, teach, and simply BE.

A wide-format image representing the dichotomy between tradition and change. On the left side, there is an old, weathered stone church standing tall with a slightly cracked foundation, symbolizing age and stability. On the right side, a modern, abstract structure with flowing, organic lines and bright, ethereal colors represents contemporary spirituality. A thin, winding path merges the two structures, signifying the connection between old and new beliefs. The sky above blends a sunset and a sunrise, indicating the end of one era and the beginning of another, creating a contrast that invites contemplation.

Now, here I am, in a different space I’m also renting– nearby (on an island) — that I love, laughing at the irony of it all, waiting for insurance quotes for “the church” while reflecting on the bigger picture. The universe seems to be pointing me toward something grander—a societal shift that’s happening whether we like it or not. Whether you’re into astrology and know about Pluto moving into Aquarius or whether you see the signs in other ways.

Change is upon us. And it’s uncomfortable for everyone, regardless of your beliefs.

This goes back to we’re all hypocrites and how easy it is for us to just look at things in black or white. It’s interesting to consider how many of us talk about change, believe that change is happening or necessary, and yet rarely stop to think about what the crumbling and rebuilding actually look like. Whether you believe that the old ways were better or that they were horrible and want to experience something new, change requires discomfort. And we’re all part of that process, whether we like it or not.

This brings me to another reflection: