On my morning walks with my dogs, frequently I am greeted by the rising sun in the eastern sky. At this time of year, I stop for a few minutes at the top of the gravel road to watch the sun as it imposes itself between two soaring Ponderosa pines. When wearing sunglasses one day, I stared at the xanthic glow until my eyes adjusted to the brightness, allowing me to actually see that which was inside the luminescence. Ah – it was the sun itself!
What we normally see in the sky most of the day is only the refulgence emanating from its source. But when we take a few moments to actually see more deeply, we get the opportunity to witness the true source of light.
“I know you’re in there,” I said to the sun. “I can see you.”
And the sun said right back, “I know you’re in there, too. I can see you.”
What can we learn from this? What would we gain if we took a few moments to see what was truly inside another being? What if we set our preconceived ideas and internal stories aside for a moment in order to witness their light/love source?
On an overcast or stormy day, sometimes we forget the sun is still there, beyond the clouds, continuing to provide energetic warmth the earth needs to survive. While lost in an argument or heated discussion with our mate, we can forget the love that is always there, beneath the bickering, waiting for us to see it.
What if you reminded yourself to take a few moments and rediscover the love inside yourself and your beloved that is always burning brightly?
You have nothing to lose.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
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