Artists act as our guides through nature and life by helping us appreciate the world around us. For example, the current Glory of Flowers exhibit at Christ Church Cathedral contains 100 paintings and photographs of flowers. The flowers are every color of the rainbow, some abstract and other capture incredible detail showing the individual petals and yellow stamen. Hopefully, you will soon be able to see this exhibit in person. See the virtual Gallery Hop below, or visit www.ccclex.org/art.
Like most of you, our family has isolated ourselves from people but not from the natural world. Was this spring more beautiful than others? Or perhaps we were less busy and noticed the season emerge. Did your inner artist allow you to pause and really look at the many colors of green in the trees, grass, bushes, and flowers? These quiet moments of reflection bring us peace and gratitude for creation.
Maybe art is actually medicine for our souls. You might be drawing a picture, gazing at a flower or the blue summer skies. The simple act of contemplation stills our fears. For this moment, can we step aside from our judgment about whether a dandelion is a weed and simply pay attention to the brilliant yellow. A daily prayer: “Lord, slow me down and rest my spirit, so that I may appreciate all of your blessings.”
Today, even in the midst of protests and disease, take some time to pause and reflect on the beauty around you. May you find peace and hope.
Lynne Slone
Art at the Cathedral Committee Member
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