I have just popped in to see Angela at Tracing Rainbows http://angalmond.blogspot.com/ and read her Lenten message. My little heart is arousing a lot of interest and Angela's blog made me think of Lent (I was raised a Catholic) and all that it means. To give things away is to bless others and what this little heart seems to represent is perhaps the love of a universal deity (I don't think it matters which God(s) you hold dear). Is this why we love hearts so much? I read a wonderful book some years ago called "Why Love Matters - how affection shapes a baby's brain". To my mind this is a ground-breaking book which looks at the way that love affects the developing brain. We all need love; to love and to be loved. We sometimes lose ourselves in the "stuff" of life, but it is love that keeps us alive.
When I was about 7 we had a lovely old lady living next door called Joy and my brother and I used to visit with her. She said her name meant Jesus - Others - Yourself - and she explained that that was how you found Joy or Happiness. Now, again, I don't think the specifics are as important as the concept that when we forget our own troubles and think of others, we find happiness. I trust that my small, token gifts will end up where the universe believes they are most needed at this time. I wonder who needs to make someone a slice of toast that says "I love you"? It is not too late to join in. so sign up and let me know you'd like to be in the draw - results next weekend.
Number 3 posted this on Facebook last night. Does it speak to you as loudly as it spoke to me?
I wish you Love, Light and a wonderful day wherever you are xxx
Great post - I love the JOY acronymn too. Thanks for the comment on my blog today
ReplyDeleteblessings x
That was a lovely post.
ReplyDeleteA lovely post, indeed!
ReplyDeleteJane x
Oh, I love that LIFE Quote. I have it on blog too!
ReplyDeleteLove is all we need, absolutely.
I love the sound of Joy, she had the right idea.
Just as an aside...where did you get that beautiful heart from?
Sft x
I love that poster too :) and ill be looking out for that book too, sounds brilliant, i teach preschoolers and am fascinated about how they develop.
ReplyDeletePs Im sure i was a follower before but i stopped getting your updates, ive followed again and had a good catch up though, loving your beautiful baby items :)
What a beautiful post, fair cheered my day! My children go to a catholic school and the priest said as he makes the ash cross "God made you and you are special" ....we all need reminding we are special. I love the life quote as well.x
ReplyDeleteA great post. I'd been having a 'grumpy day' but this has put things into more perspective. Thank you! Jx
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your lovely comments - good to have you back Astra and the heart is from John Lewis Sft - it was meant as a Christmas decoration, but I love anything red, white and Nordic looking xxx
ReplyDeleteResults of draw on Saturday x