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in my VIEW ‘There’s a crack in everything’ There’s a story from Buddhism about a young man who had lost his leg and was struggling emotionally. He went to a Buddhist monastery seeking guidance and refuge. He was extremely angry at life and always drew pictures of cracked vases. Over time, he found inner peace at the monastery. While his outlook on life began to change and improve, he still drew broken vases. His master asked him one day: “Why do you still draw a crack in the vases? Are you not whole?” He replied, “yes, and so are the vases. That’s how the light gets in.” One of the central themes of Pope Francis’ pontificate is that of “hope.” He often quotes the book MICHAEL G. SARAFA SPECIAL TO THE CHALDEAN NEWS of Roman that “hope does not disappoint.” But, rather, optimism disappoints. This may seem rather gloomy but Francis conducts his ministry from a place of realism. I think this Pope understands intuitively that true faith often comes from a starting point of difficulties and challenges. The Pope has been critical in the past of “those who hide in the Church” or are “couch Christians.” In a recent homily, he said this: “No one learns to hope alone and those who isolate themselves in their wellbeing know no hope; their only hope is in welfare and that is not hope: it is false security”. Instead, the Pope says that “those who hope are those who experience trials, uncertainty and their own limitations every day.” Enter Leonard Cohen, the poet, composer and musician who recently died. Cohen was born Jewish, studied Buddhism and drew much from the Christian faith for his music and poems. I’ve taken the One of the central themes of Pope Francis’ pontificate is that of “hope.” occasion of his death to familiarize myself with his work. He started his career as a writer and much later began composing and performing his own material. He became known as sort of a philosopher and much of his focus was on religion, spirituality, politics and love. One of his compositions, called Anthem, seems to draw from his connection to several religions including a reference to holy doves. The refrain goes like this: Ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack, a crack in everything That’s how the light gets in The entire poem and musical arrangement can be heard on YouTube if you search “Cohen Anthem.” It’s really nice. It struck a chord with me and might with you too. If your life is a little cracked, or you’re not feeling entirely whole, remember, that’s how the light gets in. Then, recognizing one’s own limitations and uncertainties, ring that bells that still can ring and move forward. 8 CHALDEAN NEWS MARCH 2017
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