Mystics from many religious traditions have spoken of the indwelling presence of the Sacred Mystery woven through all of life and the cosmos.
This Sacred Mystery is called by many names; names un-spoken, or by no names at all.
Scientists, cosmologists, and scholars are also speaking about the interdependent, emergent, and evolving nature of the universe.
In the midst of chaos, change, and uncertainty knowing we belong to a unified, yet, very diverse sacred web of life may seem unimportant or inconsequential. However, for some it offers a sense of wonder, awe, connection, and a deep sense of belonging and responsibility.
For others, it instills an inner directionality toward nobility or what it good, true, and beautiful.
It is nearly impossible to not wonder about such things when seeing a newborn infant or animal, viewing a starlit night far from city lights, or great expanses of ocean, mountain, desert, or prairie. It is no wonder the early Franciscan’s called Creation the first incarnation of God. We find it in the Bible as well.
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep, and the spirit of God was moving over the face of the water.
And God said, ‘Let there be light’; and there was light. (Genesis)
St. Francis of Assisi spoke of Creation as family, Sister Moon, Mother Earth, Brother Sun, Sister Water, and Brother Fire.
Francis’ devotion arose out of an inner love of God and Creation as intimately united, sacred, and relational. And, this Ground of Being may be why so many find peace, awe, and wonder in nature. Or, it may be, that its truth resonates in a still small place within each of us. A place that calls us home and reminds us we belong to Creation, to each other, and to all that is sacred.
Many find they can touch this place in prayer, meditation, fasting, or contemplation.
Ancient practices are finding their way into our lives today often as a way to cope with stress.
In these times of chaos, change, uncertainty, and disconnection we can all benefit from spiritual
practices that are transformative.
When practiced with regularity they offer a greater sense of aliveness, liberation, connection and a deep sense of belonging and responsibility for all of Creation.
And, that includes you too!
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