Lenten Links
February 28, 2007 · by Christine
I am off for a few days here to immerse myself in the ocean of dreaming. I am beginning their dream leader training in the “Jungian Mystical Christian tradition.” I love that combination of words in their description and am very excited and eager for what this opens up within me. In the meantime below are some other blogs worth exploring for their Lenten loveliness. . .
A wonderful poem about threshold space written by Rich at Pilgrim Path:
Ash Wednesday
On this February morning,
not fully winter, not quite spring,
the palest lemonade-colored sun
rises weakly over the lake.
A still fog sits over the water,
trapping a ship in time just as
the frozen waters anchor it in place.
A waterfront bench entombed in
snow serves no purpose but to remind
us of a nearly past storm.
A good day to be stuck in time
on a fulcrum of faith’s calendar.
Let us take our cue from nature
and sit with this threshold day as it requires.
-Rich Murray
Milton at Don’t Eat Alone has been keeping a Lenten Journal. I especially loved this post on lenten reduction.
Antony at Coming to the Quiet always has good reflections on monastic spirituality. I really liked his reflection on Lent here. This line especially spoke to me: “Lent should shake each of us inside and out.” Amen.
Maggi Dawn has a great reflection on Lent and our cultural obsession with food and size.
Rachel at Swandive provides a link to Ship of Fools with 40 Ideas for Lent, some very good and practical ideas!
I return on Monday! Blessings on your lenten journey!
-Christine Valters Paintner @ Abbey of the Arts
February 28th, 2007 at 7:46 am
Have a wonderful time.
February 28th, 2007 at 7:53 am
Thanks so much Lisa!
February 28th, 2007 at 11:15 am
Thanks for the the link to your retreat at Haden Institute. My what a beautiful looking castle tucked away in nature next to amazing waterfalls!!! I pray you have good and safe travels and enjoy your dream leader training. It sounds very interesting. Thanks for all the other neat links
February 28th, 2007 at 1:20 pm
wow - looks wonderful. Blessings on your travel, and thanks for the nod. Also - it is a ridiculously long time in coming, but …
THANK YOU!
I loved and love the little photo cards you sent me a while back. Your artful eye is just so inspiring to have in my wallet.
February 28th, 2007 at 3:01 pm
Your training looks wonderful…but very far away for you, Christine! I hope it goes well and that you feel well.
Yesterday I got the most marvelous Gentle Yoga Kit in the mail…I love it and I was just tickled pink!
Thanks ever so much, Christine. What joy you have passed around!
February 28th, 2007 at 7:20 pm
Thanks for the links Christine - I will pray for smooth travels and rich learning.
March 1st, 2007 at 3:32 pm
Lots of hope for a wonderful “ocean of dreaming” Christine. As you know that is my intuitive image of Lent as well (40 days in the ocean vs the desert) so I can really understand that draw.
Thanks for pointing out the link to “Don’t Eat Alone”, he had some Lent posts that really spoke to me and i wouldnt have even seen them if you hadnt pointed him out…
Blessed Week
March 1st, 2007 at 3:33 pm
PS I also just got my books, and I love them, thank you so much!
March 2nd, 2007 at 1:43 pm
Just a quick note to say thank you for the lovely comments! I am enjoying the conference although very tired from the travel. I know it will take me several days to recover from it! I am delighted the books I have released into the world have begun their landings.
Blessings for a wonderful weekend, Christine
March 4th, 2007 at 4:53 pm
thank you for the links. they have kept me entertained and occupied while you were away dreaming. blessings.
March 5th, 2007 at 1:08 am
Christine…I’m glad the conference has been a place of joy for you! What fun! And thank you so ver much for the new book. I’m waiting to crack it open after I finish “lifegiving: discovering the secrets to a beautiful life” (Tammy Malby w/ Tamra Farah). I’m digesting so much right now in that blessed reading that I doubt I’d have the energy to take in my new book as it deserves! May you have a restful week and the time to process all that you’ve learned! –Karla
March 5th, 2007 at 5:23 pm
Thank you so very much lucy and karla! karla, the title of your book sounds very intriguing! Blessings to you both, Christine