In a time when it is easy to be overcome by fear or worry, we want this series of blog posts to give you simple, gentle, and dynamic ways to reclaim an atmosphere of peace, joy, and wonder in your home. We can all then help shine light to the world by sharing how we are choosing beauty daily. Please join us by using the hashtag #choosingbeauty on social media.
#ChoosingBeauty – Day 25
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His name shall endure forever;
His name shall continue as long as the sun.
And men shall be blessed in Him;
All nations shall call Him blessed.
Psalm 72:17
“The Risen Christ Appearing to Mary Magdalene” by Rembrandt (1638)
Activities
Look:Study the picture. Notice everything you can and try to remember it. What time of day does it look like? Notice the contrast of darkness and light? Where is the light coming from? Close your eyes. Can you still imagine the picture? What was the setting? Tell everything you remember without looking. What story is being told here? Share your thoughts. Rembrandt is considered the painter of light. What is important about the light in this painting of his?
Read: “Sunrise and Sunset” Elementary Geography by Charlotte Mason, p.55-58
Observe: Take an early sunrise walk or a sunset walk. Notice shadows and light during your time outdoors. Are shadows long or short? How do shadows change the colors of objects around you? Enjoy your time outside observing the effects of light.
Read: “Sunshine” by Mary Howitt
Listen: “Hallelujah Chorus” Messiah by George Handel, performed by the Royal Choral Society and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Share: What is your favorite; sunrise or sunset? Share why. Can you think of a special memory involving seeing? What do you remember about the colors and light? #choosingbeauty
More to Read and Do:
“The city had no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in it, for the glory of God illuminated it. The Lamb is its light.” Revelation 21:23
“How the Boys and Girls of Ephesus Learned About Easter” A Boys and Girls Life of Christ by J. Paterson Smyth, p.271-278
“Sun” The Lost Art of Reading Nature’s Signs by Tristan Gooley, ch.9
Sun Up, Sun Down by Gail Gibbons
©Charlotte Mason Institute 2020
