I ran my first clowning workshop yesterday at church. It was another step on the road that God has been leading me down. The workshop was so much fun, with kids running around everywhere with silly, bright red noses on. I couldn't stop laughing at the crazy antics and skits that were being performed in front of me. The kids seemed to get a lot out of it and it was rewarding to see the shy ones who would not normally go out on stage; put on a red nose and feel safe enough to play the fool.
It was really healthy for me to start to teach again too, as I haven't taught pure drama for at least a year. I was quite relieved when it all started to come back to me and I began remembering games and activities which I hadn't thought about in ages.
Fun day! Fun, silly day!
I like sun after rain.
I like breath after diving.
I like aches after running.
I like smiles after tears.
I like joy after sorrow.
I like hope after loss.
I like healing after hurt.
I like blessings after trials.
I like moving after stopping.
I like speaking after silence.
I like arriving after departing.
In all this I like that I have a future after my past,
that the world doesn't stop at one single point,
but flows on and on along its river.
I like that...
I got to work today and one of my new clients is sitting at the table scoffing this white and red mush into his mouth. He asked me if I wanted some and when I asked what it was he told me it was "Fish Extender". He said it was what is left over from fish, prawns and crabs, which from what I could see; they process into what is supposed to look like raw fish pieces. I politely declined and said that I was a vegetarian. He said that "Fish Extender" doesn't count as meat. I think he might be right... but I'm still not going to eat it.
I've rarely experienced this before, but it feels like elephants have been rampaging around in my head. It's a strange experience and not one I'd recommend trying to attempt at home...
Today was pretty full on and didn't stop till about 9pm. It was good though as I felt that God was really stretching me and equipping me for the future. I wouldn't have minded if he'd given me a few days notice though, but when God says do it, you don't stop to ask if he'd mind waiting till next week as my schedule is a little booked right now. It has been a relationship building day, with lots of meetings and a lovely phone call; I really love how God grows us through other people.
I think the elephants are starting to quieten down now as I'm beginning to feel a little less stretched in the cranial department
Wow, my first blog entry, how fun and exciting! It's like having your own inner monologue written down for all the world to see. Let's see... i feel a little vulnerable, a bit paranoid, a dash of liberating thoughts mixed with a fine sprinkling of crazy excitiment. On top of that I have a sore neck; so I'm not sure what that all means, but I'm sure it spells fun adventures to come. I'm also a vegitarian from the Beef Capital of Australia, so that just throws everything into an entirely different focus... oh dear I've never been able to stay on topic for very long, apparently it runs in the family (my poor future kids).
Q. Where do bees go to the bathroom?
A. At the BP station!