What I notice ....by Sr. Monika

When I finish a piece of art, I'm not really finished with it. I like to look at it now and then and see if I notice more in it than I originally thought or intended. Often, I find more than I expected. 

In this example called Hearts A-Blossoming, I see motion--lines swirling around the heart of things.  Hearts blossoming, flowing out from the center. God's heart, my heart, the hearts of everyone.

When I look carefully at this drawing, I first notice a bold, shiny central image—a flower? a trinity of leaves? Very solid and striking. I also see delicate surroundings—slender twigs, fruits and small leaves. This image draws me into the abundance of God, who supplies all my needs.

Water is LIFE. I remember the waters of Baptism. The waters of the Jordan River. Rivers of tears. Cleansing, refreshing, thirst-quenching. I pray for those without water.

We are surrounded by trees here at the monastery. They stand like sentinels, guarding us and delighting us. They carry tons of water and they hold many different creatures in their arms. The psalmist says we are like trees planted by springs of water. We are blest by these wondrous beings.

Looking deeply at any image expands our experience of it.  Take a look today and SEE what is before you...