East Cowes, Isle of Wight, Feb 2009
Mary inward receptive being/prayer/reflection/ listening/research/worship/dwelling
Martha outward productive doing/teaching/preparing/cooking/writing/hospitality/serving
Lazarus sideways relational relating/communicating/sharing/trusting/envisioning
The house of Mary and Martha
Stress Conflict Competition Survival 2D Antaganism
Draining energy Confusion Turmoil Judgmentalism Criticism
Without Lazarus they’re at loggerheads. Worried they’ll tear each other apart.
They’ve lost their source of life and protection and everyday is a struggle.
Martha – Driven to get things done and survive.
Mary – Not valued or understood.
The house of Mary, Martha and Lazarus
Harmony Balance Fragrance Enrichment Shalom 3D
Acceptance Empathy Order Energising Encouragement Flourishing
Now Lazarus is back, peace and community are restored and the house is filled with fragrance.