When the Religion "Scholar" Watches Penny Dreadful...(and then Stigmata)

So I put "scholar" in quotes because I don't count as much more than a dabbler who has happened to study religions since she was young, somewhat officially unofficial.  I love studying religions, religious/spiritual philosophy, and world mythos.  In doing so, I see a lot of religious statements or references in different media.  Obviously watching shows with obvious religious connection or references causes this to be very directed.  I sit and talk to David and he puts up with me as I go on and on about how beautiful something is, about how gorgeous a vision/expression of faith is.

We're watching Penny Dreadful and there are several moments in the show were the religion dabbler in me goes "HEY!  That was so cool!"  Well, when we were watching a scene with Eva Green's character being possessed, David and I were debating some of the significance of scenes.  Especially near the end of the show's first season there are moments that REALLY resound with me and I look at it with this huge grin and excitedly point at the screen and giggle.

I like looking at things in a spiritually optimistic light, finding "grace" in even a dark moment.  So watching Penny Dreadful with some very heavy religious moments and then the HOLY WOW religious statements being made in Stigmata, I am a happy bunny.  I see happiness in acts of faith and believe things most people find depressing have a beautiful side.  David and I differ on which version of Stigmata we like and it definitely ties into our views of things "faithful" and "earthly".  No worries though, we both respect each others views and love and celebrate our difference of opinions.

Of course, in my usual fashion I am watching this with a cup of tea.  I ended up having two different teas actually.  One was a +Tealated tea called "Cream of White Coconut".  It is delectable with light sweet tropical taste that compliments the delicacy of white tea.  I think this is definitely a "dessert tea".  I really liked it and I am definitely going to order some from them.  I ended up re-steeping it and the taste held up well.

Next I had a cup of "Pascoe's Woodlands" from +Teabox.  It is a nice green tea with citrus and basil.  The mix of the vegetal taste of green tea with the hints of citrus and spice/crispness of basil makes for a tasty cup.  I am definitely a fan.  Even as my tea was cooled it tasted good and I very much enjoyed it.  I think it is a good non-infused or artificial green tea that any one, regular tea drinker or first timer, could enjoy.

So this was my evening.  I also had a delicious JASMINE OOLONG from +Tea Ave during the day.  I was very happy to have this tea today and it was nice that I could enjoy a tea after having to be poked and prodded in my dentist appointment.  Sadly my medicine causes me to have bleeding issues in my gums.  There is nothing wrong with my bones or teeth but my gums bleed and are easily irritated.  My dentist ordered a consult with a gum specialist and he thinks it is my fibro meds.  Nothing to be done about it but be careful to brush and floss, though my dentist is also very proud of me for how healthy my teeth are.

So...remember happy thoughts tonight, I leave you with part of a Lawrence Welk Show song that my Aunt Marie used to sing to me:

"Good night, sleep tight and pleasant dreams to you
Here's a wish and a prayer that every dream comes true
And now 'til we meet again
Adios, au revoir, auf wiedersehen
Good Night!"