Randall Barnetson

Woven Sun

To illustrate self-care, I have depicted a sun design with a cedar band woven into it. For me, the sun represents life, hope, and peace. My favourite passage in the Bible is Matthew 6, where Jesus says, “Do not worry about what you shall eat, drink, or wear. For the Father knows what you need. So do not worry about tomorrow, for today has enough worry of its own.” Jesus understands that our human minds are full of worry and anxiety, but he presses us to trust in our Father who knows our needs. My father, Pastor Randy Barnetson, recently passed away. His crossing over to the spirit world has deeply shaken my world. When I meditate on the hope we have in Christ for the future, I am filled with hope from the Holy Spirit that I will one day see both my heavenly and earthly father again. This hope causes me to recognize that I must take care of my body in order to make it to that day. The more I trust our Creator Jesus in spirit for my future, the more I am motivated to care for myself in body today. I fully believe we must weave this hope, trust, and care for our bodies into every aspect of our lives, especially in light of our mental health challenges and sorrows. This piece is my attempt to illustrate how we must “weave” this hope and care for ourselves into every aspect of our lives.