clicking through channels tonight i happened upon my all-time favorite movie, The Color Purple. as luck would have it, i was just in time for my absolute FAVORITE scene, when shug avery bursts into her father's church singing 'Maybe God Is Tryin To Tell You Somethin'. it doesn't matter how many dozens of times i've seen this movie, that scene NEVER fails in bringing tears to my eyes. maybe it's the spirit of forgiveness & healing... of redemption discovered that moves me. i dunno, it's just something about it that leaves me praying long after the scene is over!
i think God is trying to tell me something. i think on just how many times over the past few days, i have been moved by the words of Ms. Oprah. a few days ago watching her on PBS, speaking so openly about the things that wounded her when she was so young & witnessing the healing that allows her to give voice to them without shame or pause. then earlier today, watching her honor Sister Coretta so eloquently, she spoke like she realizes just how heavy the weight of the baton she's inherited. then tonight watching her in the color purple portraying a role that even quincy jones knew was written ONLY for her.
even her favorite Dr. King quote "Not everyone can be famous but everyone can be great because they can serve" stuck with me the entire day.
and if that all were not enuf, i am preparing to see O's production of the Color Purple on broadway this saturday!
yep. i recognize the signs & acknowledge that God is CERTAINLY speaking to me & i must take pause to listen. something BIG is happening.
peace & OM!:)
mechie
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