As I walked by, the cloth tapestry and gold embroidery gave me a mystery and an invitation. On this day, I was meeting a friend, so it was an opportunity to step beyond the veil to experience what was within. I found myself reflecting on the ambience and enjoying the conversation that followed. The cloth that separated the external from within was a step from the mundane business to a unique world curated for coming away and being embraced.
The lesson from the afternoon has stayed with me. I know I need intentional time and space for renewal. The time with a friend, sharing deep real-life conversations took me to a sacred place within my heart and soul. Looking back, it was as if I was stepping into an Old Testament scene; “Then a curtain was stretched, and behind it a smaller, inside tent set up. This was called ‘the Holy of Holies.’” (Hebrews 9.3). What followed was, for me, a sacred time of caring for my heart and soul. It reflected giving and receiving from my heart, knowing and being known. It is part of the foundation where awareness is recognised. With this recognition, I found an invitation to change.
Going beyond the cloth, crossing the divide between what is external and entering the essence of one’s soul requires a conscious decision. Even when I discover I am with my heart, I readily flee unless I decide to muster the courage to remain and face the truth. As scary as this moment can be, it is also a fantastic opportunity to know oneself. It is the moment when one knows life is authentic and tangible. Everything that defines me is on the table. At that moment, I realised I had placed my stakes for what would follow.
Experiencing divine moments creates the potential for value, which I realise when I use the experience as the foundation for words and actions. I have an opportunity to rip the veil and step inside. With this step, I can work with Divinity to care about everything that follows.
