Beautiful post, Meghan! I can't wait to see the film!
The concept in your opening citation is not unique to Norse beliefs. In Hassidic theology, there is a concept called tzimtzum or "contraction." In the beginning, there was nothing but God's spirit. To create room for the physical universe, God contracted. After creation, God poured His (their word, not mine) light or spirit back into it, but the physical realm could not hold it. It broke into billions of sparks, which went within every living thing. It is the duty of each human to nurture their spark so it will grow brighter in anticipation of the eventual reunion at the end of time.
Clearly, you and those of whom you write are doing just that!
I love that! And that reference to "sparks" brings us back to my first post on the film Soul! This is definitely the subject for a future post. Thank you!
Great post, Meghan! I found the week inspiring as well, kicking off with the MLK holiday and the celebration of a man who changed the course of human history through positivity and a commitment to service. Fits well with the examples you provided, and a reminder that amazing things are possible if you allow yourself to believe and pursue them.
You're absolutely right, Jordan! I should have made reference to MLK, but your contribution here is much appreciated!! It was quite a week to awaken the soul! Thank you!!
Beautiful post, Meghan! I can't wait to see the film!
The concept in your opening citation is not unique to Norse beliefs. In Hassidic theology, there is a concept called tzimtzum or "contraction." In the beginning, there was nothing but God's spirit. To create room for the physical universe, God contracted. After creation, God poured His (their word, not mine) light or spirit back into it, but the physical realm could not hold it. It broke into billions of sparks, which went within every living thing. It is the duty of each human to nurture their spark so it will grow brighter in anticipation of the eventual reunion at the end of time.
Clearly, you and those of whom you write are doing just that!
I love that! And that reference to "sparks" brings us back to my first post on the film Soul! This is definitely the subject for a future post. Thank you!
Great post, Meghan! I found the week inspiring as well, kicking off with the MLK holiday and the celebration of a man who changed the course of human history through positivity and a commitment to service. Fits well with the examples you provided, and a reminder that amazing things are possible if you allow yourself to believe and pursue them.
Keep these posts coming!
You're absolutely right, Jordan! I should have made reference to MLK, but your contribution here is much appreciated!! It was quite a week to awaken the soul! Thank you!!