Slowness, stillness and St Clare of Assisi
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Stained glass window, St Stephen’s, Bristol |
So just wanting to cheer. For us all. For being here. For reading this! In the melee/peace/pressure/wonder of these days. In joy and appreciations xx
Today I've had a SELAH day which has been much needed.
Been in the company of St Clare of Assisi this afternoon, researching for an assignment due in soon. And been heartened by the slow and steady stance she took in life.
Granted, for a medieval nun, that would have looked a lot different to life as we know it now, but still, still, that desire to be still is still there. A longing to live from a place of rest. And not get so caught up in all the activity around. To not charge about for the sake of it.
So today's been a reminder of that anyway. To remember to go slow, listen and quietly revel in these days of Adventuring.
A poem from a previous time and place but still, apt for now:
Time now to drop off the plate of activity
That's set me spinning above the surface of this land
That's set me spinning above the surface of this land
And walk, slowly, feeling the soil beneath my feet.
All that's fuelled the way so far has dissipated
And bright lights have come down to earth,
Gathered in one small steady flame.
Now as I settle into this season of quiet surrender
May the soul of this place speak, and its stories
Find words to rest upon, and rise.
Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 2011
Fiona P