Heart and soul

Lately, I have been dabbling with different kinds of art. I’ve tried painting with alcohol ink which has resulted in some very creative, abstract canvases. I’ve been experimenting with junk journals by gluing, cutting, rearranging, and adding bits of paper, feathers, buttons, lace and pictures. I’ve always loved taking photos and trying to capture different perspectives. I find all of it very relaxing, fulfilling and fun!

I know people pursue art as a creative outlet and make a living selling their work, but there are others who are gifted as musicians, singers, rappers, poets, writers, photographers, bloggers, podcasters, speakers and a plethora of other creative humans out there. How fortunate we are to be able to celebrate them, to listen to or read their words or to gaze in awe and wonder at their creations. Each one has put something of themselves into his or her song, musical instrument, composition, sculpture, canvas, or page.

There is a word not used often that encompasses all of those thoughts: Meraki is to do something with your soul, creativity or love. It is to put something of yourself into your work. So whether we are accomplished musicians, artitists or writers or just souls wanting to share some of ourselves, with others and the world, we can do so “merakily!”

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17