Journal of Sacred Work

Days 42-43 “A Crystal Rim”

Bird in fight 2 8 12Contributed by ~liz Sorensen Wessel

Recently the events of my day, which sometimes accompany the onslaught of change, left me feeling ghostly alone and alienated. The accompanying sadness I experienced led me towards a disheartened retreat home. In an effort to avoid diving into a pool of sorrow; I took a step back to just notice my thoughts and assumptions.

 Then I happened upon, Erie Chapman’s essay, “Gifts from the Sky” (2/9/12.) Each word and image floated as manna from heaven to nourish my soul. When one of us risks opening our heart to share of the pangs in life; we can all benefit.

The encouragement in “We have to try… Or maybe we don't” struck a resonating chord of recognition. In naming the discomfort, being present to our least desirable feelings, and knowing this too shall pass provides comfort. To share in our vulnerability, is to share Love.

Suddenly, I no longer felt separate and alone; for we are never alone.

 A Crystal Rim 

by -Hafiz
                                                                                                                        
The Earth
Lifts its glass to the sun
And light — light                                    Bird in flight
Is poured.

A bird                                                      
Comes and sits on a crystal rim
And from my forest cave I
Hear singing.

So I run to the edge of existence   
And join my soul in love.

I lift my heart to God
And grace is poured.

An emerald bird rises from inside me
And now sits
Upon the Beloved's
Glass.

I have left that dark cave forever.
My body has blended with His.

I lay my wing
As a bridge to you

So that you can join us
Singing.

Note:polyprint watercolor by~liz

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4 responses to “Days 42-43 “A Crystal Rim””

  1. Marily Avatar
    Marily

    So true Liz, during this times of darkness that His light transcends in splendor as we see only in His Peace we rest our open hearts at home.

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    Maureen McDermott

    So often we are reminded in the ordinary events of daily life or a moment of stillness in nature that captures us and draws us out of ourselves, that God is always with us; holding us as we move, fall, rise and are touched by a crystal rim. Thank you Liz.

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    candace nagle

    Liz, We are all so blessed to have you sharing your heart’s journey with us. Your willingness to be vulnerable gives me the gift of knowing I am not alone on this path. We are facing down some tough stuff in “this time of darkness”. As I go through my days, you are an inspiration to me. We walk together. This morning I was dreaming about Leonard Cohen’s poem, reciting it to a friend: “Ring the bells that still can ring/Forget your perfect offering/There is a crack in everything/That’s how the light gets in.” Love and strength to you.

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    erie chapman

    Liz
    Your first polyprint is my favorite of all time. Thank you for the gifts in your piece: Your comments, your art, the Hafiz.
    -erie

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