I’m a graffiti fan. Not so much if it’s on my house or fence or car, but I do appreciate it if there is thought and effort put into it. I’ve never done it, nor have I really done any of the other elements of hip hop, but it’s an integral part of the urban landscape.
In Edmonton we are priveleged to have the Listen person. That’s one of his or hers in the banner up top. I don’t know if listen is his or her street name or even if it’s one person or more, but there are listen birds all over the city. Everyone knows them.
I’ve taken to using them as a personal liturgy. Every time I see listen bird I stop for a few seconds to pay attention to God and what he’s been saying to me. I’m trying to be pass myself of as super pious guy, I don’t drop to my knees every time I see one, but they make me pay attention. I believe that’s half the battle to having any kind of life following Jesus.
So, thank you, listen person, whoever you are. You make me stop and shake off my self absorption for a brief moment and remember that the creator of the universe has and wants to talk to us. I don’t know what you believe but I give you the best blessing I’ve got:
The LORD bless you and keep you
The LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you
The LORD show his face to you and give you peace (Numbers 6)
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Shannon // July 28, 2008 at 4:48 pm |
That’s really cool! I’ve never seen a “listen bird” when I’ve been to Edmonton but that picture at the top would be worth framing and hanging a good spot at home.
danielktaylor // July 28, 2008 at 9:06 pm |
if you’re downtown or in the university district at all they are everywhere, but not yet annoying