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rdm_ation ([personal profile] rdm_ation) wrote2011-05-29 08:45 pm

'Breathe them deep into your lungs'

 This weekend was awesome. I went on a 'camp' with N's church group, and it was so lovely just to be able to stop and relax for a day.
I did feel a bit anti-social, because I got there and had no energy so I chilled with my phone's slow internet and my Glee playlist on my ipod, but then I got dragged into a hilarious game called 'last word' that had us all in hysterics. And ate copious amounts of amazing food, and general silliness.
I got home, and have just been messing around here.

I did have a couple of moments on the weekend that I want to share though. It was a bit strange to be back in a Bible study kind of thing after a year of struggling with my faith and not going to church - but I couldn't have asked for better people to go back to it with. If/when I move over that side of town, I will definitely be going to church there. They feel like home.
In a related note, 'Steer' by Missy Higgins was played while a reflection time was happening, and I freaked out. You see, the very first time I went to this group (they call it 'Deeper') this song came on my ipod on the way home and I was struck with the utter relevance it had to how I felt with them, that I had once again found a spiritual home so to speak. For it to randomly be the song played today? Mind-blowing.


Just one more thing to say. I find the most wonderful things on tumblr. This is a song I love, covered by a different artist that I adore - and that sings in a pretty different genre. Somehow it works. Love her <3


That's all from me tonight!
Happy, relaxed Lauren is happy.
Rdm

[identity profile] thalia03.livejournal.com 2011-05-29 03:00 pm (UTC)(link)
Happy Lauren makes me happy ♥
Glad you had a nice weekend!

[identity profile] utopiandream.livejournal.com 2011-05-29 05:00 pm (UTC)(link)
What is this "last word" game?

[identity profile] wonderlandkitty.livejournal.com 2011-05-29 05:20 pm (UTC)(link)
I also have struggled with my faith for a while but it's great to have awesome people to get back into it with :)

[identity profile] bugbeary.livejournal.com 2011-05-30 04:28 am (UTC)(link)
It's such a great feeling to find a church group that fits - it's so hard to be a Christian either all by yourself or with the wrong group, LOL. :)

Oooh I've never heard that first song, love it! :D

[identity profile] snuggle-monster.livejournal.com 2011-05-30 02:19 pm (UTC)(link)
OH MAN I LOVE THAT MUMFORD COVER.

So glad you had a good time at the camp. But WHAT. Since when do you crash out that early?!?!?

Love You

(Anonymous) 2011-05-30 02:20 pm (UTC)(link)
I love this version of this song, seems to take on a whole different meaning when it's sung by a girl, especially one with a voice as beautiful as hers.

Also, sometimes I envy you your faith, and in that respect, I'm glad you've found somewhere that you can feel at home in it again.

Much love
Ame.

[identity profile] everlastingway.livejournal.com 2011-05-30 04:44 pm (UTC)(link)
I think I remember you writing about this group the first time you went. I'm so happy for you that you've found them. And the song thing, that's so amazing...love when that happens. :)