Richie recently stopped over in Copenhagen after a quick business trip to Germany.
And, as usual, first thing I did was check his blog to see if he’s posted updates. (gettoyouthcrew.blogspot.com) And he has!
I love the way he writes because it makes me feel like I’m there. And he has a sense of what’s important to focus on that might seem quirky to some, but to me his logic makes perfect sense! 🙂
Anyway, one of the things he commented on and took a picture of intrigued me:
There was a Catholic church with an art installation with a complicated set of balances and different values and emotions on them.
People signed stones and put them on the balance of their choice. “HOPE” was in a slight lead over “FAITH” for the overall lead (lowest sitting plate).
Made me start wondering, what word would I put a stone on?
Hmmmm….
- complete trust or confidence in some or something.
- strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual apprehension rather than proof.
- feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.
- a feeling of trust.
I was pondering which word I would choose:
FAITH is complete trust.
HOPE is feelings of expectation and trust.
As I was pondering about the differences between those two words, I searched for images to use.
I came across this:
Which made me surprised that “LOVE” wasn’t the most chosen word.
I just read Richie’s blog about the ashes flight. What a wonderful son you raised!
I love the concept behind the balance. The interconnectedness and complexity of the structure really appeals to me. Life and the choices we make are not simply black or white, good or evil. The ripple effect can blindside you….
I was also surprised that “Love” was not in the lead. That quote “but the greatest of these is love” immediately sprang to my mind as well. I suppose that the results could mean that many people do feel love and are loved, but that the uncertainty of the times create more of a need for faith and hope. I am not sure what I would choose. I really wish I could see the other choices… hmmm.
Interesting points about the need for faith and hope during all this uncertainty and turmoil, Joanne.
In reading a couple of WWII books lately, I’m just amazed at the similarities between then and now. 🙁
Patricia hates hope. I found the two definitions of faith at odds with each other. And what a phrase – spiritual apprehension!
* complete trust or confidence in some or something.
*strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual apprehension rather than proof.
Wonder what the other values and emotions were? What a cool structure! Could be at Burning Man!
I tried to find more information about the artwork including the other words, but I wasn’t able to.
I read a book called The Anatomy of Hope which was excellent. What I remember most about it was that hope is an expectation based on facts. I always thought that a hope was more like a wish.