Exploring our longing for safety and the One who meets it Security is something we all long for, whether we name it or not. It shapes how we react to words spoken over us, how we respond to loss, uncertainty, or rejection, and even how we relate to God when life feels unsafe or unanswered. […]
When navigating, it is obviously important to know where you are to start with. This seal has climbed out of the sea for a rest – its navigational skills are not in question but it looks as if it is asking the question, ‘Who am I?’. Likely, it was probably asking, ‘Who are you taking […]
What does it take to be a resolute person and is that necessarily a good thing? It sometimes manifests itself as stubbornness which can be a weakness that many of us are prone to. Would you describe yourself as a determined person or just plain stubborn?! This famous natural arch has been withstanding the strongest waves for many years giving a great example of resolution and yet the time will no doubt come when it will cave in to the sorrow of many who have swum through it. Whilst Durdle Door remains standing, sadly the Azure Window rock arch which was even larger collapsed in recent years. Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat described this event as ’heart-breaking’. It is sad indeed when someone’s resolution is broken – the stronger and longer-standing the resolution, the greater the sorrow with a subsequent collapse.
You may well know this bird is an Oyster Catcher and be familiar with its beautiful burbling sound but none of us can share its unique perspective as it skims low across the sea. What is your unique perspective in life at present? In the twists and turns of life, we find ourselves in diverse places, travelling at different speeds and dealing with many types of emotion. Here are some experiences you might be entering, wanting, dreading or leaving behind – going into the valley, on the mountain to, in the boat, on an eagle’s wing or walking on water. Whichever one it is, you probably won’t be able to change it so the vital thing is to have the right perspective as you pass through it.
Can you be anything or anyone you want to be? Do you know what and who that is? What is it that defines you – gender, ethnicity, nationality, family, abilities, wealth, achievements, history, sexuality, politics, religion? How do you want people to think of you?
‘When you have a lot of people telling you what you are and perceiving you in a certain way, it’s difficult to find your own identity’ – Sia (Kate Isobelle Furler)
