i want more-rockin art

I'm sticking with the trend of clever blog titles. In this one "more-rocking" can be subbed out for "Moroccan."

This past week I went to Morocco, Africa. It was absolutely beautiful- the people, the places- everything! It was a completely different world than any place I've traveled to before. The art there was everywhere. The pottery was beautifully painted with vibrant colors, all of which took on different sizes, shapes, and forms. The architecture was pretty simple in most parts and many of the houses and building were a bright white color which contrasted beautifully with the bright blue sky above.

I realized that there is a form of art, i had not previously classified as art: apparel. It become extrememly evident to me that these people designed and manufactured clothing, shoes, and accessories with such intricate detail and with much thought. I brought back an entire collection of this beautiful art. THis art is how they survive. You can see the pride in their eyes as they show off the handmade jewelry and the dress they had just sewn. It was a beautiful metaphor, to me, of how God must look at us; as his own, hand-knit, individually unique pieces of art.

Also, I got a hena tattoo with Jessalyn. It was crazy how this lady gave us the tattoos all over our hands in less than five minutes. All we had to do was pick out a desgin and she went to town. It was madness.

I loved getting to see and experience new forms of art in Africa this past week. I am starting to see things with different eyes. I am starting to realize how important it is to recognize and aknowledge GOd's art. The people he has created with so many different skin colors, hair colors, eye colors, body structures: they are all so beautiful and unique. I realize, just like any artist likes to be complimented on their work, God loves when I tell him how much I love the beauty he has created. I need to do this so much more than I do.

Thank you, Father, for the constant beauty all around me!