{"id":11858,"date":"2021-08-04T21:46:51","date_gmt":"2021-08-04T19:46:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/?p=11858"},"modified":"2021-08-04T21:46:51","modified_gmt":"2021-08-04T19:46:51","slug":"safe-to-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/2021\/08\/04\/safe-to-play\/","title":{"rendered":"Safe to play"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"11859\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/2021\/08\/04\/safe-to-play\/adults_at_play\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/adults_at_play.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,600\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.9&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;SM-A320FL&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1625242187&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;3.6&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;40&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0034013605442177&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"adults_at_play\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/adults_at_play.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/adults_at_play.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/adults_at_play.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/adults_at_play.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/adults_at_play.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size:smaller; line-height:1.6; margin-top:0px;\"><em>I have joined forces with my sister, Daphne (seated in the distance). Together we started this low-key outdoor art project in my neighbourhood in Rotterdam, open to passersby. We meet for a few hours on a Friday afternoon when we can, weather-permitting. We call ourselves &#8220;ZO MA outdoor art&#8221;. (ZO MA is a version of &#8220;zomaar&#8221; which means &#8220;just like that&#8221;.) Daphne&#8217;s medium of choice is <\/em><strong>chalk<\/strong><em> and mine is <\/em><strong>frottage<\/strong><em>, standing up against a tree and transferring some of the texture of the bark onto paper using a thick graphite stick or pencil. I usually turn the results into mini zines (A4 sheet of paper folded and turned into an 8-page booklet). You can find examples of my frottage experiments and mini zines on instagram (<strong>irene.bom<\/strong>)<\/em><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A few quotes on the topic of play from a conversation between <strong>Esther Perel<\/strong> and <strong>Krista Tippett<\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/onbeing.org\/programs\/esther-perel-the-erotic-is-an-antidote-to-death\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">onbeing.org<\/a>:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;&#8230; playfulness comes with a certain element of letting go.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;&#8230; play and curiosity are so intimately interwoven.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;&#8230; play is when risk is fun. You can\u2019t play when you are in a situation of danger, anxiety, or contraction. So you have to feel safe in order to play.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nMay you find a safe place to play risk free and follow your curiosity, and may you pass on this gift to others too.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3>A benediction<\/h3>\n<p>May God\u2019s blessing rest on each one of you.<br \/>\nMay God\u2019s light shine on you, and make your path clear.<br \/>\nMay hope carry you through the challenging times,<br \/>\nand gratitude be your response when life is good.<\/p>\n<p>May your days be filled with curiosity and adventure,<br \/>\nand may you discover the incomparable joy<br \/>\nof living lives that bring honour and glory to God.<br \/>\nAmen.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n~ written by <strong>Christine Longhurst<\/strong> and posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/re-worship.blogspot.com\/2017\/04\/a-closing-blessing-at-graduation.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">re:worship<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><strong>From the blog<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/2020\/11\/30\/to-dance-with-god\/\">To dance with God<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/2018\/12\/26\/ding-dong-curiosity\/\">Ding! Dong! Curiosity<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/2018\/01\/25\/hearts-desire\/\">Heart\u2019s desire<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I have joined forces with my sister, Daphne (seated in the distance). Together we started this low-key outdoor art project in my neighbourhood in Rotterdam, open to passersby. We meet for a few hours on a Friday afternoon when we can, weather-permitting. We call ourselves &#8220;ZO MA outdoor art&#8221;. 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Here's one of my \"on a journey\" memories: Some years ago now I had the opportunity to write a song for a CD project\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;blessing&quot;","block_context":{"text":"blessing","link":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/blessing\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/down_the_path.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/down_the_path.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/down_the_path.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/down_the_path.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":11934,"url":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/2021\/08\/27\/playful-prayer\/","url_meta":{"origin":11858,"position":2},"title":"Playful prayer","author":"Irene Bom","date":"August 27, 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"\u00a0 While I was trawling the internet for play-related prayer topics and resources I came across a website called PLAYFUL PRAYER with the tagline, 'Exploring creative communication with God'. The blogs posts are by Susanna from the UK. She writes, This blog exists to inspire you and I to play\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;creativity&quot;","block_context":{"text":"creativity","link":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/creativity\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/playful_prayer2.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/playful_prayer2.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/playful_prayer2.png?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/playful_prayer2.png?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":5902,"url":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/2018\/09\/07\/the-work-of-our-hands\/","url_meta":{"origin":11858,"position":3},"title":"The work of our hands","author":"Irene Bom","date":"September 7, 2018","format":false,"excerpt":"(Photo: Irene Bom) \u00a0 Here is a prayer of blessing for workers of all kinds, written by Carol Penner, with a unifying theme of hands - strong hands, capable hands, practical hands, determined hands, artistic hands, loving hands, Christ-like hands. \u00a0 This is the first post in our new series,\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;prayer&quot;","block_context":{"text":"prayer","link":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/prayer\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/memorial_service_800x600.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/memorial_service_800x600.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/memorial_service_800x600.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/memorial_service_800x600.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":7788,"url":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/2019\/07\/12\/embrace-the-cities-and-towns\/","url_meta":{"origin":11858,"position":4},"title":"Embrace the cities and towns","author":"Irene Bom","date":"July 12, 2019","format":false,"excerpt":"York Minster \u00a0(Photo: Irene Bom) \u00a0 \u00a0 Here's a thoughtful meditation by Ann Bell Worley, based on Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7, Jeremiah's letter to the exiles headed for the city of Babylon. The meditation is taken from the Cities and Towns issue in a series of publications on faith and ethics\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;meditation&quot;","block_context":{"text":"meditation","link":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/meditation\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/york_minster.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/york_minster.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/york_minster.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/york_minster.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":12323,"url":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/2021\/11\/27\/consider-this\/","url_meta":{"origin":11858,"position":5},"title":"Consider this","author":"Irene Bom","date":"November 27, 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"\u00a0 \u00a0 Madeleine L'Engle writes: We need the prayers of words, yes: the words are the path to contemplation; but the deepest communication with God is beyond words, on the other side of silence. Walking on Water: Reflections on Faith & Art, p. 229 \u00a0 From the blog 3 Prayers\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;quote&quot;","block_context":{"text":"quote","link":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/quote\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/album_covers_at_de_doelen.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/album_covers_at_de_doelen.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/album_covers_at_de_doelen.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/album_covers_at_de_doelen.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]}],"rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"Irene Bom","author_link":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/author\/irenebom-com\/"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/benediction\/\" rel=\"category tag\">benediction<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/creativity\/\" rel=\"category tag\">creativity<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/event\/\" rel=\"category tag\">event<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/podcast\/\" rel=\"category tag\">podcast<\/a>","rttpg_excerpt":"I have joined forces with my sister, Daphne (seated in the distance). 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