Each morning, as I sit down with a coffee, I face a silhouetted statue on the edge of the glass wall. It is a reminder and invitation to reflect with The Teacher. The framework reminder of being centred, purposeful, and in control of myself is a strong calling to reflection and quietness. Divinity is standing, willing to engage in my life through all her forms. The awareness that I can learn from those holding different beliefs than my own has been validated to the point that I no longer question the premise.
Through The Teacher, I appreciate the value of meditation, reflection, and purpose. With the call of the Imam to prayer echoing outside, I hear Divinity calling me to live in a state of prayer. I am invited to abandon the isolated acts of doing and embrace a state of being. Life offers me whispers, understanding that experiential learning is my preferred style.
Divinity is reaching out to engage and dialogue with my heart, mind, and soul. I am thankful for the patience that she continues to gift. I often find myself lost, missing the guiding whispers, gentle encouragement, and presence in my life. The warning of old still resonates with me today; “So don’t turn a deaf ear to these gracious words. If those who ignored earthly warnings didn’t get away with it, what will happen to us if we turn our backs on heavenly warnings?” (Hebrews 12.25). With each turn towards Divinity, I rediscover She is patiently waiting, arms open to welcome me into a place of harmony, peace, and hope.
Divinity can be experienced through action. When I care to make a difference, I walk as Divinity walks. When I listen compassionately, I feel Divinity’s presence, listening with and through me. I realise I hold a VIP invitation to stand in for Divinity as her surrogate and ambassador at each touchpoint of my relationships and interactions. I can experience what it means to be divine. In doing so, I find my understanding and relationship growing.
I am the teacher and the student.
