I enjoyed my lazy Sunday and know it did me good.
I know that I often do not take the time just to go deep within to find renewed nourishment and renewal.
I read in my book the answer a priest gave for the purpose of life which he said was to shine light into the lives of others. Then the man on the radio said the same thing; only he said "What wants to enter the world through me?" I think his name was James Hollick and he was on Tapestry on C.B.C.
"True prayer, whatever outward form it might take, is first and foremost a condition of loving attentiveness to God in which we find ourselves open and receptive to who we are in our deepest selves." Margaret Guenther in the Practice of Prayer.
It also can inspire us into a place of deeper compassion for those facing life threatening issues.
Prayer can also call us to reach out in practical ways. I am so thankful that there are others who are responding to the calls for help in our community and in other parts of the world. Each small donation that is given helps others to clothe and feed the hungry.
Tears are prayers too.
At our group friends shared how on visiting Thailand they learned how important the Buddhist monks were to the community. They raised the consciousness of the whole community just by their presence.
So it seems the same messages come from all around us and deep within us.
4 comments:
I dont know how you retired people keep all the days of the week seperate, though I guess church would be the easiest way. Randy and I were out hunting for a Halloween costume yesterday so decided to drive through Stanley park and then took a new way home just to live it up a little.
Sandra
Sunlight and shadow, contrasts of texture, gorgeous colours, interesting choices for a subject and good composition....you have the eye of an artist. Why don't you try a beginners watercolour class Beth? I think you would do well. You don't have to be good at drawing...you can develop that skill as you go along! Often that is what makes people hesitate to start....sometimes I even give templates to trace ( for the first few classes ) to get people started. AND it doesn't cost an arm and a leg to purchase beginner supplies. Just the basics are fine. Wish you lived nearby and I could teach you a few times to get you started. You are a natural! Nancy
we had ( the kids and I ) an inside day yesterday , it was cold and wet , in complete contrast to Sunday which was 30c.
ken
My comments seem to be going missing.
Thanks Nancy-Lou. I would like to start painting when I get older and have more time.
I love taking pictures and I would like to do some real writing but that too takes time.
I want to read a lot too.
I will be visiting a friend in the hospital to-morrow and staying with an elderly friend 92 the next day when her daughter is out.
Thank you so much for your enthusuasum and I love your love for painting. Beth
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