I am interrupting my series on Sacred Space in the Body. I wish I could say that it was for a lofty reason, but the truth of the matter is that I wrote a sermon that took all the words out of my body and left me with nothing! And this is a beautiful post about resting and sabbath that I co-created with my FB friend and photographer, Tom Ganner. Originally published at BeguineAgain.com. I’ll be back on track with Sacred Space in the Elder Body next week.
Today’s theme of sacred space in rest is offered by photographer Tom Ganner. Tom is a photographer from Haines, Alaska. I met him last year when I went on a cruise. He toured us around Haines to all the “photography” spots. He was so gracious! I encourage you to look at his photography (http://www.timenspace.net/) and if you are in the area, take his tour!
“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.”
― John Lubbock, The Use Of Life
The high point of my summer has been two weeks with my grandson. I regret I have to take him down to Juneau today to return him home to Colorado. He says he wants to come back next year. Photo created up Haines Pass near Three Guardsmen. — with Oliver in Haines, AK.
“When we live without listening to the timing of things, when we live and work in twenty-four-hour shifts without rest – we are on war time, mobilized for battle. Yes, we are strong and capable people, we can work without stopping, faster and faster, electric lights making artificial day so the whole machine can labor without ceasing. But remember: No living thing lives like this. There are greater rhythms, seasons and hormonal cycles and sunsets and moonrises and great movements of seas and stars. We are part of the creation story, subject to all its laws and rhythms.”
― Wayne Muller, Sabbath: Finding Rest, Renewal, and Delight in Our Busy Lives
Another ho-hum day in paradise with grandson Oliver at David’s Cove. — in Haines, AK.
“The meaning of the Sabbath is to celebrate time rather than space. Six days a week we live under the tyranny of things of space; on the Sabbath we try to become attuned to holiness in time. It is a day on which we are called upon to share in what is eternal in time, to turn from the results of creation to the mystery of creation; from the world of creation to the creation of the world.”
― Abraham Joshua Heschel, The Sabbath
I am a monk disguised as a passionate prophet. My true loves are God, family, and the creative arts. And maybe just a little bit of politics too. (PS My photo is by Eric Lyons Photography).
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9 thoughts on “Sacred Space in Rest”
Beautiful pictures and I love “There are greater rhythms, seasons and hormonal cycles and sunsets and moonrises and great movements of seas and stars. We are part of the creation story, subject to all its laws and rhythms.” I do this every night when I get home from work, before I go inside, I look at the night sky and just breathe in the unique beauty of each night. Some nights there are stars, sometimes clouds, but each has different scents and sights and sounds. It is in times of stillness when we truly find the Divine, I think. So important. Thanks for such a good post!
I think this is very much about sacred space in the body. Rest, slowing down, “following your breath” and sleep is how bodies heal. Allowing the space of time to bring healing shows us how our bodies are designed for life. An awe and a wonder!
The virtue of and meaning in quiet and rest are often overlooked and undervalued in the work-a-day world. Thanks for the reminder, Terri. Many blessings,
J.
Oh my goodness, Terri, no need for apologies. This is a fine post, still delivered from sacred space. Thank you for sharing it here and good luck with all your other work. Many blessings,
J.
Beautiful pictures and I love “There are greater rhythms, seasons and hormonal cycles and sunsets and moonrises and great movements of seas and stars. We are part of the creation story, subject to all its laws and rhythms.” I do this every night when I get home from work, before I go inside, I look at the night sky and just breathe in the unique beauty of each night. Some nights there are stars, sometimes clouds, but each has different scents and sights and sounds. It is in times of stillness when we truly find the Divine, I think. So important. Thanks for such a good post!
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Thank you!
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I think this is very much about sacred space in the body. Rest, slowing down, “following your breath” and sleep is how bodies heal. Allowing the space of time to bring healing shows us how our bodies are designed for life. An awe and a wonder!
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You’re right!
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The virtue of and meaning in quiet and rest are often overlooked and undervalued in the work-a-day world. Thanks for the reminder, Terri. Many blessings,
J.
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Sorry to get de-railed on my sacred space quest for the body. I just was out of words this week.
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Oh my goodness, Terri, no need for apologies. This is a fine post, still delivered from sacred space. Thank you for sharing it here and good luck with all your other work. Many blessings,
J.
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This is a good thing…..an enlightening thing. Congratulations on your rest.
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Thanks! It is one of the practices high on my spiritual disciplines list.
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