Hagion is the Greek word for sanctuary. In the Bible, a sanctuary is understood to be a sacred or holy place. In the Old Testament it refers to the temple built by Solomon as God's dwelling place on Earth. However, it can also refer to a special place that affords protection, comfort, and peace. Of course, what is a place of sanctuary to one person may be unwelcoming to another. It is one of those concepts that is in the eye of the beholder. For some folks it may a walking trail in their neighborhood park, or the cabin that they rent for a week each summer, or a bathroom that can serve as a place to get away and think when life's cauldron begins to bubble. For me, my sanctuary, at least during the times of the year when it is nice to sit outside, is my porch. I like to take my books out there and spend an hour or two just giving my mind its head as it were. There I can let go of anxiety, worry, frustration, and the perpetual din that always seems to be astir within me. It's a place where my mind seems to work and process most efficiently. Of course, my most favorite times sitting in my sanctuary are when my daughter is laying in her hammock next to me reading her book or chatting away with me about her thoughts.
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I like that you have a special place to go. I think that sets things apart. I also like that you consider time with your daughter as a sanctuary. Very cool.
Also, noticed on your bookshelf Lawhead's Dragon King trilogy. It was the very first of his I ever read, and probably the very first fiction I read. I LOVED them and have given copies to several young men who love to read. Can't wait to hear what you have to say about them.
ah i love time on the porch....and in the woods....and even my car is a sanctuary at times...
Bill, yes my daughter is included within my sanctuary. That is cool.
I am almost done with the Dragon King trilogy. My first review will post tomorrow.
Brian, my car too is also a sanctuary for me. I read in my car at lunch time and it is my little place of peace.
My favorite special place is sitting on the deck watching 'our' river flow by, enjoying the beautiful scenery and also the critters that may happen along: the rising and jumping trout, the Bald Eagle flying by or diving for a fish, a red (fox) squirrel, a beaver, deer across the river, 'our' rabbits and wild birds... a feast for the eyes and the soul - and an unbeatable pick-me-up!
Sounds like you need to call the exterminator!
I don't know where my comment went. I left it earlier this week. What I said was since moving in with my parents I have lost my sanctuary. I might need to come over and borrow yours.
You're welcome in mine. My cover charge is affordable.
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