"taking note of our inner delights and where we find them is a good tool for spiritual navigation."
Oooh I like this. Lately I've observed myself in moments of delight and marveled at the difference between the dark me and the light me. Putting it in terms of how God sees us -- in those delighted moments -- is pretty freaking striking and not something I'll soon forget. There's a childlike quality in our lightness and we're all God's children so it makes sense. It's too bad we can't bottle the lightness and drink up when the darkness hits but like you say, we're all works in progress, so simply taking a moment to appreciate and savor those light times without pulling ourselves out or fretting at its fleetingness is another skill to hone. Lots to ponder!
I think you've put your finger on something deep and vital in recognizing the childlike quality of that lightness we experience as God's children. In fact, as Providence would have it, I watched this video a few nights ago and it leapt to mind, reading your comment. It expands on that very connection between innocence and the power of that light. (Also: one of my sons is the video editor for this channel, so I gotta plug it where I can ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 😆).
PS Thank you for the encouragement.🙏🏻 It means a lot.😘
Hi Leah....my apologies for being so tardy in replying to your blog....I so appreciate your perspectives and your deep spirituality. It's an inspiration for me as I grapple too often with the world as it is - and the world that the Lord provides us spiritually. I recently attended my grandson's First Communion...the innocence and seriousness with which he received the sacrament almost brought me to tears. Ah to be like the little children that Jesus talks about....it's a reminder to me to see the world through their innocent and precious eyes. Keep up the writing...it's good - and helpful. Ellen
I'm grateful for your comment, Ellen. It is a gift to hear that the Lord is using me as His instrument — I pray for that on the reg!
I love the image of your grandson receiving his first communion — such a precious reminder to all of us. In fact, Swedenborg defines innocence as "the willingness to be led by the Lord." I suspect that is why its sphere, which we so often experience in the presence of children, impacts us so powerfully, touches our hearts and souls. It's God calling to us.
Thank you for your encouragement to press on. Message from Him received, via you.🙏😊
"taking note of our inner delights and where we find them is a good tool for spiritual navigation."
Oooh I like this. Lately I've observed myself in moments of delight and marveled at the difference between the dark me and the light me. Putting it in terms of how God sees us -- in those delighted moments -- is pretty freaking striking and not something I'll soon forget. There's a childlike quality in our lightness and we're all God's children so it makes sense. It's too bad we can't bottle the lightness and drink up when the darkness hits but like you say, we're all works in progress, so simply taking a moment to appreciate and savor those light times without pulling ourselves out or fretting at its fleetingness is another skill to hone. Lots to ponder!
PS keep writing. ✍️
I think you've put your finger on something deep and vital in recognizing the childlike quality of that lightness we experience as God's children. In fact, as Providence would have it, I watched this video a few nights ago and it leapt to mind, reading your comment. It expands on that very connection between innocence and the power of that light. (Also: one of my sons is the video editor for this channel, so I gotta plug it where I can ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 😆).
PS Thank you for the encouragement.🙏🏻 It means a lot.😘
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQz22--FxOA
Hi Leah....my apologies for being so tardy in replying to your blog....I so appreciate your perspectives and your deep spirituality. It's an inspiration for me as I grapple too often with the world as it is - and the world that the Lord provides us spiritually. I recently attended my grandson's First Communion...the innocence and seriousness with which he received the sacrament almost brought me to tears. Ah to be like the little children that Jesus talks about....it's a reminder to me to see the world through their innocent and precious eyes. Keep up the writing...it's good - and helpful. Ellen
I'm grateful for your comment, Ellen. It is a gift to hear that the Lord is using me as His instrument — I pray for that on the reg!
I love the image of your grandson receiving his first communion — such a precious reminder to all of us. In fact, Swedenborg defines innocence as "the willingness to be led by the Lord." I suspect that is why its sphere, which we so often experience in the presence of children, impacts us so powerfully, touches our hearts and souls. It's God calling to us.
Thank you for your encouragement to press on. Message from Him received, via you.🙏😊