Hoopla! November 2017

Written by Jennifer Denning
photos by Ruth Schowalter and Joe Gautreaux

Why not celebrate and make an "unnecessary fuss"? Ade Anifowose and Foluke Beveridge (pictured in the center of the hula hoop above) have completed the InterPlay Life Practice Program and are on their way to becoming Certified InterPlay Leaders. Hoopla!

InterPlay Atlanta celebrated them during November's Second Saturday gathering with an InterPlay tradition of having them go through the decorated hoop and walk down the aisle while we showered feathers and blessings upon them. It was joyful, a little bit silly and so much fun.

As the nights grow long and the holidays approach we can be drawn into the desire to do too much, consume too much, spend too much. Perhaps we can remember this wisdom of the hoopla and create a little spontaneous giving- with some feathers, some words of affirmation, or maybe even a song or two? What gifts could an unnecessary celebration of the ordinary or a necessary celebration of the extraordinary bring?  What type of celebration truly feeds your soul at this time of the year?  Let's notice what creates grace for us and make space for that!