Anoiting

 I would feel embarrassed if I were her., with everyone's reactions and opinions. But she didn't seem to be. She was only focused on Him and the deeper meaning of pouring perfume spike nard on His feet before His passion, anointing Him and her deep faith in Him. I never thought about the details of this scene until I saw how it was depicted in hit TV series, The Chosen. 

People were questioning why this was done, especially after the very strong aroma filled the room as she opened the jar and dried Jesus' feet with her hair. One or two people gathered there such as Judas Iscariot declared it was a waste, and that the money been used for the poor. 

The way the scene is portrayed is in an interesting way and made me think- am I like Judas? Do I rashly question the meaning of something without considering the deeper significance and even attribute of charity? Or is it just something hypothetical or in theory that sounds nice that could have been done. Does my empath self immediately attune to triggering waste but not looking deeper within myself for reflection?

Mary of Bethany did this beautiful and devoted act of anointing Jesus that others could fully understand, especially with the high expense of the perfume. As The Chosen artistically depicts with the other disciples, Lazarus and Our Lady, two spiritual leaders of the Pharisees at table with food. 

Furthermore, this deeper spiritual meaning as well of putting all things at Jesus' feet. I like to think of this gesture, and I remember a priest told me this too. When I see a crucifix, to imagine touching His nail driven and wounded feet, or a statue of Him as a young child- touching his feet and having the posture of my heart lay all my concerns there.