Friday, April 19, 2013

Friday Five: Healing Spaces



RevGal Deb authors today's Friday Five blog prompt. She writes: So, with the events of the violence and tragedy from the Boston Marathon fresh in our memories, I thought it would be good for us to focus on where as RevGalBlogPals, we find healing, peace and strengthening. As a chaplain, there are days where I never seem to catch my breath, and invariably, those are the days that I need it the most! So with all this in mind, share with us these healing things:

1. A piece of music -- Bobby McFerrin's "Psalm 23" (video above).  An amazing and generous church choir sang this at my ordination 20 years ago.  This version celebrates women throughout history.  

2. A place -- Nature.  Just about any nature venue. Digging in the dirt.  Beach. Mountain. River. Farm. Orchard. 

3. A favorite food (they call it "comfort food" for a reason) -- The family tradition -- enchiladas!

4. A recreational pastime (that you watch or participate in) -- Playing games with family and friends.

5. A poem, Scripture passage or other literature that speaks to comfort you -- Romans 8:38-39. Nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus.


BONUS: People, animals, friends, family - share a picture of one or many of these who warm your heart.

What else could it be?  Here's the most recent pic of my precious grandchild:


For the love of Daniel and for all of creation: Let there be peace on earth.

6 comments:

Pastor Joelle said...

Nothing like a kid in bunny ears to make you feel it's all going to be okay.

Rev. Patricia Raube said...

Sharon, thank you for the reminder of Bobby McFerrin's 23rd Psalm! I am feeling its healing energy already.

Anonymous said...

Love it. The 23rd Bobby McFerrin Psalm is just what I needed.

Deb said...

Joyous, loving and wonderful. Yes, I join in your prayer for peace.

Thanks for playing!
Deb

Teri said...

yay, another enchilada lover!! :-)

Wendy said...

Enchiladas and Bobby McFerrin: perfect. What wonderful photos of the grandchild.