I know, I know. You're all wondering if I ever do any of the writing around here anymore. Well, I do. Or at least I will. Maybe later today, or maybe this weekend (which is full of plans for relaxing and reconnecting with bits of myself that have been neglected in this crazy month of moving and resettling, reorganizing, reprioritizing). But for now, I have this GREAT bit from Henri Nouwen that came to my email this morning as a follow-up to the bit that came to my email yesterday morning, and I thought I'd pass it along!
A Window on Our Spiritual Lives
Even though our emotional and spiritual lives are distinct, they do influence one another profoundly. Our feelings often give us a window on our spiritual journeys. When we cannot let go of jealousy, we may wonder if we are in touch with the Spirit in us that cries out "Abba." When we feel very peaceful and "centered," we may come to realise that this is a sign of our deep awareness of our belovedness.
Likewise our prayer lives, lived as faithful response to the presence of the Spirit within us, may open a window on our emotions, feelings, and passions and give us some indication of how to put them into the service of our long journey into the heart of God.
Friday, July 27, 2007
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