Paying Attention
Tonight begins the 40th Day of the Omer (May 22-23, 2006), which is five weeks and five days of the omer. May that part of me that is broken in Hod in Yesod be healed on this day.
1989. Photo by Shai.
October, 1988. Photo by Shai.
Quiet Vision
The splendor of creation is exposed in all its glory in a desert canyon. There are clear lines in this natural architecture. The canyon structure causes deep shadows and unexpected shelters. The motion of powerful tectonic and hydraulic forces leave clear evidence of their presence, if one would only stop to pay attention.
The Burning Bush also required attention. How would one know that a bush is being burned but not consumed? You would have to stop and look, really look. This is the contemplative aspect of prophesy. The will of God birthed into this world by still, patient seeing.
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3 comments postedLarry is in the desert, and it sounds as if he's paying attention. In lieu of a burning bush, he contemplates loco weeds.
The final sentence of this post is one that I could meditate on for a long time. I will return to it.
Dave, thanks for referring that blog. His descriptive language definitely communicates a kind of listening.
Patry, I think that was the first time I've ever used the expression, "The will of God.". Seems like "How could I pretend to understand the will of God?" What I may be doing is trying to put texture to the unfathomable -- because without texture, there is no way for the the unfathomable to stick to me -- get in me -- help me. In any way, I'm pleased that it struck a chord in you.