Why does it already feel like it’s halfway through the year?
Started a proper exercise regime today, rather than the bits and pieces I’ve been doing so far. There’s still scope to improve, of course, but I got down to the pool this morning, for the first time this year. Cooled down on this hot, muggy day. Rescued some dragonflies. Brought home some frangipanis.
I’ve been doing my prescribed exercise, but it occurs to me that freeform dance can be a good fill-in, do-anywhere type of movement. In my head, there’s still time to learn to become as graceful as a ballerina. My body tends to disagree… still, dancing doesn’t have to look good – just be…done!
Last year was spent “doing” stuff – there were time limits and schedules. Very enjoyable, but I didn’t quite get to do all the things I wanted to do to feel ready for this year…
Time to concentrate on the important stuff – to ask God each morning what today is doing.
And then –
Dance! 😀
Waking Up To Dance
Best Foot Forward
…walking straight ahead,
In this year, when our routines will change, I thought it might be a good idea to sing about what heals my heart ❤
…and here’s one for all the sadnesses of the past year.
Contemplating The Inconceivable
This is one of my favourite Christmas songs.
I’ve loved it since I first heard it many years ago.
Lately I’ve noticed that it gets some criticism, which I don’t believe is warranted – accusations that it treats Mary as ignorant, or that the writers must have never read the Bible…
Let’s face it – of course she knew!
She was told of what was to come by an angel; that word was confirmed by Elizabeth. She was inspired to sing a prophetic song of what God was doing, and then received further prophecy from Simeon and Anna!
Mary was far from ignorant, and she thought deeply.
If the intent of the song were to mock Mary for her perceived ignorance, then I could understand the criticisms. I have never heard it that way. To me, it seems like someone in awe of the unfolding magnificence of the story, asking Mary how it was possible to conceive of such a truth. It invites us to really enter the story, and marvel. There’s a line that says, “When you kiss your little baby, you kiss the face of God”…and – I just don’t know what to do with that! Every time I hear it, it feels new and amazing – God in flesh, helpless and vulnerable, in the arms of a young first time mother. Surrounded by animals and shepherds, tired and hungry and probably a bit bewildered.
All for us.
A song not born from a lack of Bible reading.
Just a writer (and listener) struggling to really take in all of the good news!
Looking To The Glory Realms
Still haven’t put the tree up.
Still have presents to buy and food to sort.
… but still able to have another look at what it’s really all about.
Where Beauty Began
Lately I have been reminded
of the artistry woven into the fabric of life,
the tapestry of existence on Earth.
The delight in the small things,
tiny details,
discoveries for every moment of our days.
I have been reminded
that we are created
by a Creator
to be creative –
each of us having a part to play
(and all our pieces are needed for the full picture!)
We can bring our unique gifts
to help hold back the darkness,
and uncover the Light.
All of us
artists,
born for community,
to navigate the hard times together,
and together, to rest.
Lifting The Heavy
There’s been some beautiful heavy rain today. It’s made it easier to do the housework that’s needed doing – cooler days make the heavy work bearable.
The end of the school year means doing the more in depth cleaning that doesn’t get done so regularly (although much more often than once a year!) At least I can use the conversion chart that came with my virtual races to add some more distance to my challenges… the housework I’ve done today converts to around 10km. This gives me a sense of achievement, but I can also say that I felt every one of those kilometres!
Sweet Bean is embarking on his new adult life. Today was spent changing various accounts over to their adult versions, and was also the day to start applying for jobs. It won’t be too long before I have to start doing that as well, but I have a couple of weeks yet.
Everything is new and fresh, for the moment.
That sense of accomplishment is satisfying. Unfortunately, there is always more to do…
I shall bask in satisfaction until then, and enjoy my soundtrack for today!
😀
1000 Fields of Roses 