Rey, I loved this reflection. As I finished reading it for the third time (a little Catholic Lectio Divina trick to truly comprehend meaning in text), I started humming the old classic hymn, "Let There Be Peace on Earth". This song was written by Evelyn Merchant, stage name Harlene Wood. Ironically, she was a major actress in the 30's and prominently featured in Three Stooges movies. The point is this: Everlyn (aka Harlene), knee-deep in the trappings of Hollywood and showbiz wrote, "Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me." A life in balance (peace) cannot be found outside of yourself. It must begin with your own commitment to be the peace. This is really hard, but if it can be found among the Three Stooges, it probably can be found anywhere... if it begins with me.
Rey, I loved this reflection. As I finished reading it for the third time (a little Catholic Lectio Divina trick to truly comprehend meaning in text), I started humming the old classic hymn, "Let There Be Peace on Earth". This song was written by Evelyn Merchant, stage name Harlene Wood. Ironically, she was a major actress in the 30's and prominently featured in Three Stooges movies. The point is this: Everlyn (aka Harlene), knee-deep in the trappings of Hollywood and showbiz wrote, "Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me." A life in balance (peace) cannot be found outside of yourself. It must begin with your own commitment to be the peace. This is really hard, but if it can be found among the Three Stooges, it probably can be found anywhere... if it begins with me.
Keep up the studying and keep up the reflecting.
Lectio Divina!! 🔥🔥
A method I often use with wisdom texts. I never thought someone would use it one of mine 🥹
I appreciate your own commitment to inner peace. It's the only thing that makes outer peace possible.
Thank you for reading 🙏