There is no boundary around holiness: all of this world is worthy of God’s holy smudge. The act of blessing is simply recognizing and marking what is already true. This is the task of Epiphany.
I very much resonate with the practice of blessing people, blessing ordinary moments. Recently I wake at 5am and have begun the praying the loving kindness meditation for people --especially for those that I feel hurt by, or where there is a bit of un-forgiveness. It helps stop my racing mind and I usually fall back asleep. Now! Off to find some chalk!
Finally chalked our door last night. But couldn't find chalk! So we had to put marker on painter's tape. Haha. Not quite the same, but good enough, which is my parenting theme. :) I love the idea of praying the loving kindness meditation when I wake in the night. You've inspired me to start practicing that. Because either I'm worrying or I'm counting an alphabet of veggies to go back to sleep. Praying peace for others sounds like a better way. xo.
I love what you say about spending time enjoying your kids interests with them...I do it too! Also have a daughter who lives rap and another who loves K pop and Taylor swift!
My oldest also loves Tatoos and now I love them.cause I know she does!
I very much resonate with the practice of blessing people, blessing ordinary moments. Recently I wake at 5am and have begun the praying the loving kindness meditation for people --especially for those that I feel hurt by, or where there is a bit of un-forgiveness. It helps stop my racing mind and I usually fall back asleep. Now! Off to find some chalk!
Finally chalked our door last night. But couldn't find chalk! So we had to put marker on painter's tape. Haha. Not quite the same, but good enough, which is my parenting theme. :) I love the idea of praying the loving kindness meditation when I wake in the night. You've inspired me to start practicing that. Because either I'm worrying or I'm counting an alphabet of veggies to go back to sleep. Praying peace for others sounds like a better way. xo.
I love what you say about spending time enjoying your kids interests with them...I do it too! Also have a daughter who lives rap and another who loves K pop and Taylor swift!
My oldest also loves Tatoos and now I love them.cause I know she does!
Love this, Susan. Parenting really is a constant invitation to see the world in a new way...all the time.