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365Expressions

Writing these "letters" has helped me to process life as a new mother, remain thankful, and come awake to the little moments that make this pretty challenging season simply wonderful.

Friday, June 8, 2012

Day 125...entertainment

someone sparked my imagination today on the word "entertainment."  so much of our lives are drawn into this arena, and i think at times, yes, it is a form of distraction.  a way of escape.  but when i think about what is so alluring to us about books and movies and theater and events, etc, i am reminded of our need for the bigger picture.  written on our hearts is the grandest story of which we are all a part.  all of life, yes, especially in the story telling industry, there are minor stories that paint for us pieces of the puzzle that build to one large-scale mural, telling who we are, and from where we've come.  i think it explains a lot why we are moved to tears so often, or become gripped by a thrilling tale, or drawn to a fantasy.  we are made for so much more than the mundane order of life.  and that cannot be down-played as mere entertainment.  to me, often-times, it can and should be labeled as awakenings.

be careful and cautious, yes.  but let your heart be moved to a greater understanding of the spirit of man, and the Spirit that woos our hearts to be a part of His great story.  we all have a part to play.

Dear Sadie.

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