I'm starting a new feature in my blog that I am calling "Friday is for Fotos." I was inspired by a few other bloggers in my individual blog links on my sidebar to do a regular, weekly feature of something. Some like to put up significant quotes, commentary on current events or some other such thing. In light of my propensity to lean in those directions, which feature words and more words, I thought I should lean in another direction–to photography. No mystery here. I also love photography.
I'm coming to a new peace about embracing my artistic passion as a form of spirituality, therapy and balance in my life. Pastors, theologians, and religious leaders and otherwise word smithing types sometimes too easily get lost in the world of words and lose perspective and sense of connectedness to life and the things that make it fun and interesting. Life is way too fascinating to just talk about it. We also need to experience it. This is just as healthy and important as having a regular time for prayer and meditation.
So, to that end, I plan to post a foto [Spanish for "photo"] each Friday just for fun or therapy, in an effort to create balance and maintain perspective. I have been in a difficult space over the last 2 months and have not been able to talk or write much. Witness the few words on my blog! But taking pictures has not stopped and it has helped maintain some sanity for me. I thank God. This foto was taken outside my back door on a day a few weeks ago when I wanted to just sit and cry. But God lifted my spirits by suggesting I look to the sky. I did. I got perspective. I thought to myself, "if God can keep painting beautiful tapestries each hour of the day, I can keep putting one foot in front of the other. I can do a lot more actually, with God's grace and help.
So, each Friday I will post a foto. Sometimes I might have something to say about it. Other times it may just be a foto with a short description of the place, mood or whatever else comes to mind. Please leave me a comment if you feel inclined. Have a great weekend and keep posted. By the way, I updated my previous post about my Arabic teacher below. I added an important piece about a new term to describe the nature of our work, called "proximity spaces." This is borrowed from Alan Hirsch in an important book I'm currently reading. Look below for more. Hasta pronto en mi blog!
I’ll be watching. You’re just as gifted with the visual art of photography as you are with words.
BTW, I’m having trouble subscribing to your blog feed using Bloglines. I get your personal feed bulletin instead. Any suggestions?
Hi Andy, your picture is beautiful. The tall green trees up against the brilliant blue sky makes me know God’s majesty and His greatness. I have always enjoyed your photographs and look forward to seeing more. You will be in my prayers through your difficult time.
Blessings,
Lori Colbo
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