If it helps, I sometimes think of this as a beautiful dance-like rhythm of looking away and then looking towards… We turn away from what we oppose and move toward the hopeful future we envision. Purposeful movement turns away from practices, beliefs, and habits that drain, threaten, diminish, and distract us. And we turn to what brings us prosperity, goodness, and truth. Turn your back to me, then face me… Depending on what we choose to focus on, we should reorient ourselves toward the world with an attitude of love, joy, and service.
A simple rhythm is fine at first. Turn away from the social media space that has become toxic to you and turn to inviting your lonely neighbor over for tea. Turn away from the voices that bring shame and guilt to yourself and others, and turn to the voices that preach freedom, wholeness, and love. Or turning away from cowering and silence in order to keep the peace. Toward boldly owning your voice, your body, and your experiences. Avoid gossip and trivial comments. To the words of blessing…
Start with Against and continue until you find For. It is an act of rebellious faith. It will give you something to lean on. It will give you a path to follow.
sauce https://cac.org/daily-meditations/a-prayerful-rhythm-of-life-weekly-summary/
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