Identity: The things we hold onto; the things the hold onto us
I think we all know someone who is a pack rat. A person who finds function in anything and everything. The look at the things around them and see potential, if not imagined function, and cannot bare to part with these "practical treasures". What happens when we live life like that? When our experiences, heartache, loss, grief, disappointment all collect and render forward motion all but impossible.
Take a look at the image with the tug boat, feel free to color and let your mind wander.
Look at the bottom blank panel. What are you holding onto that does not propel you forward? What is weighing you down to the point of stagnation?
Identity: My Many Sides
Place yourself in the chair. In the left panel, draw, write color the attributes you see in yourself. Be fair, optimistic, pessimistic... be real.
In the center panel record how your friends, family, "others" in your life might describe you, again be real, be honest, be at peace with who they see.
In the right panel, dream, hope, pray, explore what God sees in you, sees for you, hopes and made you to be.
Look across the panels, what strikes you, what is different, and the same... where do you place the most emphasis on who you are? From which reflection do you draw most of your identity from?
A Brief Hello is better than an Extended Parting
Welcome to the wondering journey of my experience. At least to begin with this will focus on a small group I am co-leading. So you can "play along at home". Who knows where it will go...
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
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Nice posts, I like the drawings, thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteI like this one too...especially the chairs.
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