Curious Ones,
It is said that babies start asking “What’s that?” around 15 to 18 months of age. Between two and five years, the “where’s and the why’s” come in as their experience expands. And then, in the terrible teens, the why’s creep in again – especially when dad tells you to do something. Teen: “Why?” Dad: “Because I told you so!”
And then the world imprints upon us that people and things have value. That value is determined by how it relates to us, serves us, or benefits us. We are called to let go of this valuation of people and things and see them for their inherent beauty – which is not related to us – without asking “Why?”
I look forward to seeing you Sunday at 10 am on Balclutha, Zoom, or Livestream as we continue Beguiled by Beauty: The Beauty of the World Without a “Why” through the Song of Songs 4:1-7. Invite a friend along for the adventure.
Love,
Rev. Michael Cronin
