Reappearing Man
By Andrew Harvey
I have heard it said, and have believed for quite a long time, that there is no such thing as staying the same. We are forever changing, growing, dying. Standing still is impossible. Like all of nature, we move. Thank God. I also believe we are getting better or getting worse. We don't have the ability to just be satisfied with our current state of evolution. We are mostly water, and to stand still is to be stagnant. We are always flowing closer to love or closer to fear. And you get to choose. I can choose.
I love this picture that Andrew created. It reminds me that with every part of me that dies, another is born. I can rebuild me. Bit by tiny bit. I am so often faced with my imperfections. My parts and pieces that aren't palatable for some. It saddens me. But I am me. I've been watching The Crown lately (thank you , Bradley). It's a history of the post WWII British monarchy. So far, the best character is Winston Churchill . How could it not be? He is honestly one of the best characters of all time. A great soul and man placed in one of the most dire hours in our history. His command of language coupled with a genius wit and dogged resolve inspired England to survive Hitler. But after the war, his gift, or the gift that was him, wasn't needed. A new era did not require a war dog. And so, tragically and appropriately, he resigned and faded into the end of his life. I think about my life. I wonder what gift I am? Have my greatest accomplishments passed? Or has my hour even come? And will I have the grace to know? Churchill stepped down, but continued to paint and write and inspire. And only the world beyond knows what his and our most lasting and influential moments really are.
And so, in great tradition, I dedicate this to the new 2018. The new year, the new you, the new me. Because we are always new. Our chances are new. Our hope is new. God's mercy is new. Everyday. I am ready to flow and meander along. Come with me, little brooks and streams. Good luck to all of us. May we choose love more times than fear. Live in the truth. In the Light. Happy New Year.
Hello Karen. very encouraging post. I am a Pastor from Mumbai, India. I am glad to stop by your profile on the blogger and the blog post. I am also blessed and feel privileged and honoured to get connected with you as well as know you and about your interest. I love getting connected with the people of God around the globe to be enbcouraged, strengthened and praying for one another. I have been in the Pastoral ministry for last 40 yrs in t his great city a city with a great contrast where richest of rich and the poorest of poor live. We also encourage young and the adults from the west to come to Mumbai to work with us during their vacation time. We would love to have you come to Mumbai to work with us during your vacation time. Looking forward to hear from you. My email id is: dhwankhede(at)gmail(dot)com and my name is Diwakar Wankhede. God's richest blessings on you, your family and friends also wishing you a blessed and a Christ centred rest of the year 2018.
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