Unraveling

Can we acknowledge that unraveling, breaking, and cracking is a bearer of truth and even a gift? Perhaps the Spirit has been nudging and calling us to embrace a new imagination, but the other one had to unravel for us to see us for what it was. In this sense, maybe the malaise in our lives has been the work of God. A life humbled by disruption and decline may be less arrogant and presumptuous. We may have fewer illusions about our own power and centrality. We may become curious. We may become more creative. We may be less willing to ally with the empires and powers that have long defined us. We may finally admit how much we need the true power and wisdom of the Holy Spirit. That’s a life God can work with.

Kintsugi: Kintsugi

is the Japanese art of putting broken pottery pieces back together with gold.

It is based on the idea that embracing flaws and imperfections can create an even stronger, more beautiful piece of art.

A Cord of Multiple Strands: Some of the strands at times “unravel”. Some are repaired, some can be trimmed off, and a new graft can be put in place to strengthen the whole. Sets you up for a process of repair/rejuvenation/resurrection/enhancement.