This made me cry. One because we all try so hard to fit in and it hurts at times and two because I'm sure Jesus did not expect us to have rules to follow, services to go to, discussions on what communion really was and should be.
I don't do anything over Lent and Easter really at all. Lent is because I really do struggle with following something prescribed unless someone is checking up on me [LOL] and Easter because I found it quite dull. I wanted to cheer "He is risen indeed" and so many other people looked so somber or so sacred of not getting it "right".
Most mornings, but especially when the sun is out, I want to shout "he is risen" and often do tell the dog and the birds that blessings are new every morning.
But after reading this I just want to hug everyone who feels that this season is hard work or who are just going through the motions. So huge love and hugs and blessings and tears to all who were affected by this XX
Fiona, with each re-read I felt lighter and lighter… thank you for this gift of grace in this uncertain season. Giving myself permission to still embrace aspects of the faith without having everything figured out is balm for my restless soul.
I find the thing to hold onto is while I might wonder and ponder and question…..God is holding me whatever I wonder or ponder or question…. God is the solid rock with the amazing simple message to Love one another, that was the simple message and I do believe that if we Love we know God and whatever we do God holds us and loves us
Thanks so much Fiona, this has been so helpful to read. I have been struggling to know how I show up authentically this Easter weekend and this has helped remind me to be so compassionate to myself and it’s ok not to have it all figured out: Thank you!
Fiona- I appreciate this piece. Particularly how you concluded it with: the reality that we don’t need to have all the answers. So true and so important. A great reminder.
I found this incredibly helpful ... I have more questions than answers these days and am still learning to live with the shift and uncertainties I experience. I feel like you understand the inner conflicts and unknowns I increasingly live with and you tell me a huge ITS OK JEN - it is what I hear anyway!. Its a private place this faith thing is, and sometimes i feel more alone in it than i want to- but you seem to understand and pour balm on my unsettled musings. Thank you 🧡
It is ok. You are ok. More questions than answers is a sacred place to be, and there are so many of us wandering and wondering with you. So much love xxx
This made me cry. One because we all try so hard to fit in and it hurts at times and two because I'm sure Jesus did not expect us to have rules to follow, services to go to, discussions on what communion really was and should be.
I don't do anything over Lent and Easter really at all. Lent is because I really do struggle with following something prescribed unless someone is checking up on me [LOL] and Easter because I found it quite dull. I wanted to cheer "He is risen indeed" and so many other people looked so somber or so sacred of not getting it "right".
Most mornings, but especially when the sun is out, I want to shout "he is risen" and often do tell the dog and the birds that blessings are new every morning.
But after reading this I just want to hug everyone who feels that this season is hard work or who are just going through the motions. So huge love and hugs and blessings and tears to all who were affected by this XX
I love you preaching to the dog and the birds each morning! Love to you in all the strange discomfort and delight of it all.
Another gift to our souls! I feel seen!
You ARE seen. Much love to you.
I think, in truth, it just helps to know that I am not alone. Thank you for sharing this.
You are not alone. Much love.
Fiona, with each re-read I felt lighter and lighter… thank you for this gift of grace in this uncertain season. Giving myself permission to still embrace aspects of the faith without having everything figured out is balm for my restless soul.
YES to that permission. Praying you continue to feel that lightness of soul and spirit all this week and into the coming season. Much love.
I find the thing to hold onto is while I might wonder and ponder and question…..God is holding me whatever I wonder or ponder or question…. God is the solid rock with the amazing simple message to Love one another, that was the simple message and I do believe that if we Love we know God and whatever we do God holds us and loves us
I love that you connect to that simplicity as the foundation of it all. That feels like a deep exhale!
🙏 👍 thank you!
This is so beautiful and a much needed message. Thank you for putting it into words.
Thank you Emily. I'm glad it resonated.
Thanks so much Fiona, this has been so helpful to read. I have been struggling to know how I show up authentically this Easter weekend and this has helped remind me to be so compassionate to myself and it’s ok not to have it all figured out: Thank you!
I'm glad the words found you in the moment you needed them. I hope this Easter weekend was all you needed it to be. x
Fiona- I appreciate this piece. Particularly how you concluded it with: the reality that we don’t need to have all the answers. So true and so important. A great reminder.
I'm glad you found it and that is resonated.
I found this incredibly helpful ... I have more questions than answers these days and am still learning to live with the shift and uncertainties I experience. I feel like you understand the inner conflicts and unknowns I increasingly live with and you tell me a huge ITS OK JEN - it is what I hear anyway!. Its a private place this faith thing is, and sometimes i feel more alone in it than i want to- but you seem to understand and pour balm on my unsettled musings. Thank you 🧡
Find God your way and Happy Easter.
It is ok. You are ok. More questions than answers is a sacred place to be, and there are so many of us wandering and wondering with you. So much love xxx