Comments on: Seth Godin (and George Michael) on Faith

By: Ronna Detrick

Ronna Detrick — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:38:15 +0000

Thanks, Julie. When I was in my masters program we spent a good deal of time thinking about (and creating) “intertextuality” – places in which differing texts could speak to one another. Somtimes the media were even switched…a painting speaking to a song or a song to a novel or a dance to a Sacred text. ‘Love that interplay, it’s creativity, and just the way that different voices can speak to one another whether meaning to or not! One big amazing conversation going on all the time!

By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:50:23 +0000

Ronna,
The part I love here is the need for both ‘emotional connection’ (Godin) and faith. Data soothes the intellect, connection reaches out to the other’s emotional nature and faith touches the divine within.
Love how you’ve woven all these pieces together with such grace.
.-= Julie´s last blog ..The You That Takes Your Breath Away =-.

By: Ronna Detrick

Ronna Detrick — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:52:36 +0000

I’m intrigued by the words “blind feeling” Nicki. They lead me to this thought: I wonder if faith is actually some strong internal seeing; a way in which we can actually determine direction, movement, intent, all kinds of things…but we must trust (have faith) in what we know that we know that we know. This doesn’t take away from the sense of the Divine (in whatever way we define it); rather, it allows for such to dwell within us and be the source of our deeper, stronger, wiser “seeing.” My wandering thoughts early this morning. Thanks for inviting them!

By: Nicki

Nicki — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:33:50 +0000

Faith! That sometimes blind feeling that gets us through. How can we live without it? Whether it is a faith in God or in some other higher being, it shows in everything we do. Like Thomas – and you knew he would show up here somewhere – there are times when we need to touch to believe but those of us who have been that route tend to need it less and less as our faith is confirmed and grows.
.-= Nicki´s last blog ..Where Can You Find Me Today? =-.

By: Ronna Detrick

Ronna Detrick — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 02:53:40 +0000

Absolutely, Pearl. It’s always a both/and – a clinging and a leaping at the very same time; which is why we’re loathe to do it…it’s messy, confusing, unknown. We want the sure thing. But the very mess is also what provides the fodder for something amazing to be created out of chaos, for a releasing into greater things to take place, a letting go of control that enables even more empowerment. It’s all paradox, definitely…which is why it’s called “faith!” You’re totally making sense in the midst of something that makes none…at least most of the time!