There are several books written on this theme. But the parable and the painting still speak more, hence the following reflection. This reflection has to be used together with the painting. The texts within brackets invite the reader to focus on details of particular parts of the painting. The following text is to be treated as an original writing of Sahaya G. Selvam, sdb. The copy of the painting is now in public domain, hence no copyright is required.
This is my story.
It is our story.
It is the story of how I negotiate with my self, my Father, and my brother.
It is the story of my life.
The story of my encounters with the self, God, and the other!
(The feet of the kneeling boy, the younger son, notice the torn […]
Self Awareness
River Me (DVD)
The river of our life goes through different phases:
1. The origin
2. Tributaries
3. Peaceful Flow
4. Unseen (Hidden Flow)
5. Detours
6. Diversions
7. Obstacles
8. Dry Spell
9. Stagnation
10. Rapids
11. Deepening and Widening
12. Destination
13. My Deepest Desire
14. Contributions
15. Ocean
This award-winning DVD is ideal for youth retreats and vocation seminars. Borrowing the image of the River-Mee proposed by Margaret Silf in her Landmarks, the video offers a reflection on the human life journey. Just as the river goes through different terrains in its journey towards the ocean, our own life journey has a purpose: God.
Thanks to Glen Lowe,sdb for popularising this image in Nairobi. Thanks to Tom who came up with the idea of the video production. Produced in 2003. Copies are available at BEAMS, Nairobi. Also at the Catholic Bookshop, Nairobi. This production has two language option in […]