Welcome, Gentle Spirits!
Every morning, as I wake and begin my day, I imagine the presence of something not only bigger than just me, but greater in an awareness and comprehension sense; the presence of You.
And I feel grateful – for the Wonder and Beauty in this World; for the interconnectedness of All Things, and that I am a part of that; for the Energy of Love that I have found within myself, and recognize as the thread of that Web of Interconnectedness of All Things.
And here, Dear Creator, is an acknowledgement of a deep truth of mine – you may not care. I say that with a smile, because I imagine my thoughts and beliefs are already known to you.
To be clear, I’m not saying that you don’t care. Because, frankly, I don’t know.
I realize, though, that I often write, and think, as if I believe you are dialed in to me and my life, sending sunshine and rainbows.
Well, I write and think in that manner because it encourages me. Nelson Mandela once said something like, “When I expect the good in people, they often act the better because of it.” Telling myself that you love and believe in me encourages me to live fully, deeply, and bravely. So what, if it’s a placebo effect?
You may well be dialed in to my life, and all life, on a very personal level. I certainly don’t know the extent and capacity of you power. But, even if you are not, I witness the amazing interconnectedness of the World, and I feel that an amazing component in the constant construction and evolution of the World is the Loving Energy that exists between all things. And, that, you either gave to us, imbuing it within our DNA and spirits; or, it manifested in some magnificent alchemy. Either way, we are the benefactors of the seeds you sowed.
So, while I’m not sure whether you actively care and participate in our lives, or merely are the inventor-artist who dreamed up and constructed this magnificent creation of the Universe; I am unable to imagine you as a vengeful, judgmental, vindictive entity. I can’t make sense of the notion that you would love some over others; that you are full of pride and need credit for what you’ve created; or, that in a Universe you’ve created, with unlimited potential and possibilities, you have specific rules about the ways to live the life you’ve given us.
I guess I do see you as creative, caring, and loving. And, I imagine you appreciate when we find joy and beauty in this world, whether it’s the microbiologist seeing wonder through her microscope; an astronomer witnessing the birth, or death, of a star, through the Hubbell telescope; or the transformation of my entire world, and my life – just by being told, “It’s never hopeless.”
There are moments we experience that put us more in touch with you. I’m betting every moment offers that, and tools like meditation may help us realize them. But, I don’t think you demand it of us. The offer is there – an opportunity. Take it, or not. Our choice.
But, you give us birth, and death; in those especially, we know you.
Thanks for this journey, Creator!
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