The Psalmist calls it the Pilgrims Way.
Going through the balsam valley or the valley of Baca (literally in Hebrew: the place of weeping), we pray that it will become a place of springs, of fresh water.
Science researcher, Brene Brown, tells us that: “Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity, and change.” There is nothing more vulnerable than creativity. . . It's not about winning, it's not about losing, it's about showing up and being seen. There is no creativity without failure.
“The valley of Baca - a place of Springs”
Sermon Resources:
Father Gregory Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries, offers insights into the power of kinship from his experience of mutual relationships with gang members on the streets of Los Angeles:
- Book: Gregory Boyle, Barking to the Choir
- Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/greg-boyle-the-calling-of-delight-gangs-service-and-kinship/id150892556?i=1000460178308
Reflecting on a non-dualistic way:
- On the way podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/on-the-way/on-the-way-episode-2-dom-fay-peter-catt-and-richar?in_playlist=on-the-way!podcast
Reflecting on creativity that comes from vulnerability:
- Brene Brown Ted talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability?language=en
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