“Wow, what a sunset.”
In the depth of our conversation, my focus had not strayed. We were at a natural end, he was going to the right and I the left, so I turned and looked. In the rush of emotions filled with wonder and awe, I found myself experiencing the world around me. In my journey, I have been through highs and lows, creation and death, and a lot that is somewhere in between. I am grateful for what has already happened. I am looking forward to whatever is next. In this sunset, I was grounded in reflection. I could anticipate the day yet to come. As it does today, I bring my awareness, emotions, and lessons with me into each moment.
Decisions, living, and relationships are, at their heart, emotional. In bringing my emotions into my life, I find myself at the centre of my heart. It is a place where I express myself fully and authentically. At times, it is frightening. On other occasions, using this as a starting point for my words and actions, I rediscover that I am not alone. Divinity is with me, and everything is possible. This sunset was one of those moments. I was taken to a writer’s observation long ago, “While he lived on earth, anticipating death, Jesus cried out in pain and wept in sorrow as he offered up priestly prayers to God. Because he honored God, God answered him.” (Hebrews 5.7)
Using life’s gifts of experience to increase my awareness opens a doorway to learn and grow. I am the only one who can open this door. When I do not, I find myself devaluing history, experience, and the relationships that were part of the centre. When I do, I find myself out in the open, vulnerable and embraced by those who love me. It is an opportunity to be authentic. As I discover Divinity’s accepting embrace, I know I belong.
Today is an opportunity to bring everything with me. I am free to be intentional in my words and actions. Wow, what a sunrise.
