The kind that is inward ~ outward ~ upward…
In my heart, my mind, and my eyes…
Just a few of some recent ramblin’s of my mind.
Having gone through my recent cataract surgery has given me pause to think much deeper about ‘sight.’
And another question I pondered: just what does it mean to be a visionary?
Yes~I dream. I imagine. I love to create. And I know that they are gifts from my Heavenly Father.
And this question: would it be less of a gift if I didn’t have “my vision?”
No. It would just be different.
I have recently come to realize just how much sweet pleasure I get from seeing. Especially up close. Without good near-sighted vision, sewing and quilting are not quite as enjoyable to me. And it has caused me to be more retrospective, as I have had to ‘back off’ and wait… and be patient. I have felt ‘less articulate’ and less sure of myself to some degree. Perhaps even ~ a slight “unable to see clearly” has affected me, beyond what cataracts {and surgery} impacted.
Helen Keller was once asked “is there anything worse than being blind?” to which she responded:
“Yes, by having sight but no vision”
— having sight but no vision.
What is it that you see?
What is it that you see beyond your life?
The reality of Christ in your life, in your family, gives credibility to your bold witness. “By this is my Father glorified that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.”
What kind of legacy~vision… will you leave?
(borrowed-credit & edited from Crawford Loritts on Family Life Today – today!)
And Who’s Vision I Want To Reflect.
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beautiful, beautiful work!
How beautiful are the feet that bring good news. You are always giving God glory and uplifting the world through your blog, your art and your vison. Thank you Leslie, I love your Godly spirit and soul!
I'm touched. I'm working on hearing but who is to say which is foremost. Lovely.
"Be Thou My Vision" is one of my all time favorite hymns – beautiful sung as a solo, acapella, with a group…have you heard Ferninand Ortego's version? Just beautiful, too – and I love how the thoughtful contemplation and art weave together to make such beautiful profoundness…(coming from Studio JRU).
"And this question: would it be less of a gift if I didn't have "my vision?" No. It would just be different." Love that, Leslie. So many great thoughts on 'seeing'. Beautiful post. Love this art piece! How did you do that flower and that texture? Gorgeous!
Love your words. I had to stop….and think…and then I continued to gaze at your beautiful artwork!!!!
Visiting from In the Studio – such beautiful artwork, and words!
What a beautiful piece of work.
Love that hymn. And your work. It is lovely.
The tune to that hymn started going through my head as soon as I read your title as we sang it in church not long ago. Beautiful music and words.