"So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. Luke 11:9An oversized postcard arrived recently from Ghost Ranch, the retreat and conference centre in the high desert of New Mexico where I have gone for several programs. On the one side it says Knock, knock, as you can see from the image. On the other side it asks:
Is that your soul calling?
Longing to be inspired?
Longing to delve into your passion?
Here's the answer.
Clever really. Advertising that is an invitation into a fuller life. Of course Jesus beat them by about two thousand years on that imagery, but it's a good variation on the theme.
I find the setting of Ghost Ranch to be inspirational, and the courses I have attended on Celtic Christianity and Faith and the Environment address areas about which I am passionate.
What is your "soul calling" these days? Are you growing in your faith? What are you passionate about as a Christian?
I'm passionate about learning (probably a good thing given my line of work!)
ReplyDeleteIt's become increasingly apparent to me since I began teaching that education, in all of its forms, really is the means by which individuals can reach their full potential and arrive at peace.
If more people cultivated their mind, their bodies, their interests and their souls through learning and reflection, I think we'd see a more peaceful world and a more settled global population.
I agree with Ian. I have become passionate about learning - where was this passion when I was in school?
ReplyDeleteI have been in Dubai for the last two weeks. Last night I, and the friend I am staying with and her Mom, were invited to the home of a friend of theirs out in the desert. We went to his Majilis (please google this) and there I sat and listened and learned. The three women and 8 Arab men - we listened as they discussed Libya - quite a different view point. We watched them interact with their children (only the boys). It was absolutely surreal for me. What a learning experience. (and of course I rode a camel)
I am passionate about curiousity and I will strive to remain curious for a very long time.
Tomorrow we are going to the Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.....I am pinching myself.
Well Ian, how could we possibly compete with a woman on a camel in Dubai. Still, we're all agreed on the value of learning, including learning about our faith.
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