Old Seeds, New Soil
Credit: Richard Manley-Tannis
This week’s blog offers the fruition of the musing of two previous blogs: Seeds & The Word. Both of these blogs were used to prepare for an opportunity – for which I remain humbled – to share the Reflection at Westminster United Church on July 20, 2014. The audio and a somewhat cleaned-up transcript can be found below.
As well, I will be enjoying a time of Sabbath beginning next week. As a result, A Deacon’s Musing will likely not be updated until my return in September. As such, I thought that I would highlight two previous blogs that speak to the idea of Sabbath and Lifelong Learning. Both feel contextually appropriate to share once more. I pray that they are of interest and – Dear Reader, friends, family, Sisters and Brothers – I pray that the rest of your summer is filled with the gift of surprise. In particular, when the unexpected becomes a blessing may you be aware of potential in your midst. I sincerely look forward to musing with you once more upon my return from Sabbath & Holy Days. A Deacon’s Musing
A Deacon’s Musing|Lifelong Learner
In this previous blog, I was exploring my own connexion with lifelong learning: both as a facilitator in adult learning contexts and I was also about to embark on my own return to study in a Doctoral programme. In between my acceptance and attendance, the programme shifted, however, and I found myself six months later withdrawing.
At this juncture, I have again enrolled in a PhD programme, this time at Tilburg University in the Netherlands. It has been quite a journey since 2012 and rest assured there have indeed been many gifts that were born in surprise!
A Deacon’s Musing|Control
This week’s musing – in its variation – is indeed an interesting way to begin a time of Sabbath. This blog was written prior to my Sabbatical in 2012, which was connected with the previous Doctoral exploration I have mentioned. Little did I know how significant the idea of control would be and what letting go might mean. As I finish this musing, I am struck by the power of surprise and what happens when we find a way to navigate through it and discover how old seeds do indeed grow in new soil!
Your reflections are most welcome!