Like the Afrikaans word, "Lente", Lent is also an ancient word for springtime. During springtime, delicate treasures in the form of flowers, buds, blades of grass, leaves of ferns and trees unfold, bursting into bloom - and Being...They do so, after spending an extended period of time either in the rich, dark soil of the earth, or curled up tight in a bud or the knot of a node. Then this period comes to an end!
During springtime, Lent, or "Lente", there is a flowering of growth - an unfolding, an unravelling until that which is precious and beautiful is revealed (almost out of nothing).
Give God and give yourSelf a chance.
Keep at your good spiritual Practices - even through the mundane moments. That which is precious and beautiful - that which will Journey you (the authentic You) - That will be revealed...
The prayer beads, in the form of Anglican Rosaries, were made by my students over the weekend past
To add to this, in Native American Culture green also represents "Living willfully". In Lent we give ourselves the chance to redefine the structure of our lives and what it means to live with will and purpose. In Asian culture is means harmony, being at peace within your surroundings. We abstain from all that distracts us from God and the earth and so in Lent we are best equipped to be in Harmony. Go well in this time of harmonious time of wilful living
ReplyDeleteCandice, thank you for adding more insights and depth to the blog! Every blessing to you and those around you during this precious gift of time... May we live willfully - with good purpose and in harmony.
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