I thought today I’d come to journaling this way. Thoughts run through my head at speed seeking attention, then like the wind wandering off just outside my reach. I’m thinking of the articles I’m reading for ISD and todays readings for Mass, and pausing to look at the apps because. . . squirrel!
The first reading from Genesis is part of the first creation story, leading to the moment when God creates man in His image and likeness. Over time it is easy to gloss over the words, not only to miss the order, but to miss something so deep and profound that if we paid attention our breath would catch in our throat in awe, tears flowing, heart yearning, mind wondering what this day would reveal about the person in front of us and continue creation in our very self.
One morning in prayer I asked the Lord to sing to me. Since being introduced to Ignatian prayer a couple of years ago I go there now and again. So this particular morning, I asked. In this time of prayer the Father began singing. My little being could only listen for a few moments for this was overwhelming and too beautiful for me. I’m a little, no a lot, sad that I was not able to listen long. Yet, I still hear snippets when I behold in front of me a human person. That moment when I look, really look and see with the eyes of my heart (soul) and the eyes of my body in deep appreciation for this unique and unrepeatable person.
This bids me to look at her too and see the sublime beauty of God’s creation.
She loves to write by hand, and doodle and think and pray.
She loves and misses quilting, though she gets to teach others.
She appreciates wine and pizza and good bread.
She loves to read and think. And sometimes overthink and sometimes ponder deeply the mystery of God and that leads to the mystery of the human being. Oh sweet mystery divine.
Of course the time has come for me to continue this day away from the journal page so I’ll return soon to this pondering.
God bless,
Teri
A Quilter's Heart 