Thanks for an important reminder, Jonas. There really is so much joy all around us in life, if only we'd shut off the devices and see it. Just today in the park, walking my dog, I met a guy walking his dog. We talked about the weather, family, work, life. Our dogs played together. The grackle birds chirped around us. Despite the intense summer heat here in Vegas, it was a nice moment. A joy. We have so much to be grateful for. So much to see and appreciate. Like the colorful bug in the Rob Bell video you linked. God must shake his head sometimes, and wonder why we make it all so hard for ourselves.
"... where we live joyfully in direct opposition to the most toxic aspects of our predominant culture." Joyfully is the antidote. I'm going to test that out today. I want to experience living in direct opposition to toxicity, JOYFULLY, with unconditional love, unconditional respect, requiring no agreement.
Thanks for an important reminder, Jonas. There really is so much joy all around us in life, if only we'd shut off the devices and see it. Just today in the park, walking my dog, I met a guy walking his dog. We talked about the weather, family, work, life. Our dogs played together. The grackle birds chirped around us. Despite the intense summer heat here in Vegas, it was a nice moment. A joy. We have so much to be grateful for. So much to see and appreciate. Like the colorful bug in the Rob Bell video you linked. God must shake his head sometimes, and wonder why we make it all so hard for ourselves.
Oh, for sure, John. God has gotta be like, “Look how difficult they’re making it…. How adorable:)” Thanks, as always, dear friend.
Jonas, it was lovely to hear you read your poetic words. Please do it more often. L
Okay, I will! Thanks, LuAnne!!
"... where we live joyfully in direct opposition to the most toxic aspects of our predominant culture." Joyfully is the antidote. I'm going to test that out today. I want to experience living in direct opposition to toxicity, JOYFULLY, with unconditional love, unconditional respect, requiring no agreement.
Amen.