The advent of better weather puts me more out of doors - and not as faithful to this site.
An other reason is that, although change is constant and knowledge (also hopefully Wisdom) continues to network, in the past 26 postings I have come to a very secure and peaceful place in my spirit. The challenge to fruition is present and I have no real idea as to how my future will be affected. However that path leads me I am so comfortable to be on it with the fellow pilgrims of the Emergence. The most assured aspects of my journey thus far rise up on two essential points. The first and most reassuring is the synergy between the teachings of Richard Rohr and Brian McLaren. I have often been troubled by issues with my background but more troubled by the abandonment of that same tradition as seemed to be the path of the New Age or New Thought systems. With Brian's, especially Generous Orthodoxy and A New Kind Of Christianity, and Richard's work I am very reassured by their counsel to appreciate and build upon the past. In his A New Kind Of Christianity Brian skilfully works with (Exegesis) a plethora of scripture to demonstrate the applicability of the universal nature of Christ. As impressive as this approach is, the simple "Cosmic" nature of Christ related by Richard as a component of All Creation and reaching a pinnacle within the Resurrection. This "Over All" nature of Christ resets, at least for me, all previous concepts of Jesus as Christ. It takes me beyond the human limitations we many times place upon the person of Jesus.
The second realm of comfort which surrounds me is basically the inter-connectedness of all creation, of course culminating in God. The Golden Concept of Love. The symbolic importance to all us spiritual pilgrims of such things as living water, rainbows, labyrinths (and other spiritual works of art), rockroses, and Passion Flowers, newborns, smiles, and forgiveness. Valuing the traditions of the Ages but flourishing in the mystical dance which is God. Kind of simple isn't it?! Also must keep open the concept of serendipity. Went into town today for the Prius and may have experienced a serendipitous event! Time and the Spirit will tell. Pax Christi! RV
An other reason is that, although change is constant and knowledge (also hopefully Wisdom) continues to network, in the past 26 postings I have come to a very secure and peaceful place in my spirit. The challenge to fruition is present and I have no real idea as to how my future will be affected. However that path leads me I am so comfortable to be on it with the fellow pilgrims of the Emergence. The most assured aspects of my journey thus far rise up on two essential points. The first and most reassuring is the synergy between the teachings of Richard Rohr and Brian McLaren. I have often been troubled by issues with my background but more troubled by the abandonment of that same tradition as seemed to be the path of the New Age or New Thought systems. With Brian's, especially Generous Orthodoxy and A New Kind Of Christianity, and Richard's work I am very reassured by their counsel to appreciate and build upon the past. In his A New Kind Of Christianity Brian skilfully works with (Exegesis) a plethora of scripture to demonstrate the applicability of the universal nature of Christ. As impressive as this approach is, the simple "Cosmic" nature of Christ related by Richard as a component of All Creation and reaching a pinnacle within the Resurrection. This "Over All" nature of Christ resets, at least for me, all previous concepts of Jesus as Christ. It takes me beyond the human limitations we many times place upon the person of Jesus.
The second realm of comfort which surrounds me is basically the inter-connectedness of all creation, of course culminating in God. The Golden Concept of Love. The symbolic importance to all us spiritual pilgrims of such things as living water, rainbows, labyrinths (and other spiritual works of art), rockroses, and Passion Flowers, newborns, smiles, and forgiveness. Valuing the traditions of the Ages but flourishing in the mystical dance which is God. Kind of simple isn't it?! Also must keep open the concept of serendipity. Went into town today for the Prius and may have experienced a serendipitous event! Time and the Spirit will tell. Pax Christi! RV
