This morning, even before my morning tea, I took a look at the news across the globe,
the various warnings on a likely 2nd surge of Covid 19 and seasonal return, as well as the stories on the latest storm that hit the Eastern and Southern states. I again felt the gravityof the Pandemic. Gravity is the word because it pulls us back to the Earth, It reinforces our weightiness.
It seems to me, that the primary thing that this page can offer right now are reminders and support to encourage you to find that space--let's also call it that point of stillness-- that brings us back to the spiritual essence of life. That essence, whatever you choose to call it, is the Source of life, all it's array, phenomena, all it's forces, energy and activity, all it's mystery, wonder, awe and truth. All that is you and the life you are living now. We can view this source through the lens of science, the world of fact and evidence based logic, or we can feel this source through our heart of hearts with tones of surrender, reverence and the sacred. Better yet (but tricky to walk), is the path that is woven of both.
The amazing paradox is that regardless of what you believe, or how heavy, restless, anxious, fearful, sad, or angry you may feel, regardless of loneliness, wealth (or lack) or health status, the "still point" is ultimately found through you and within you, even in a pandemic. Maybe especially in a time like a pandemic, when familiar rhythms and structures are shaken. When there is real threat to human lives. Finding that space within is not just a matter of being stuck in the house alone with yourself or your companions. Granted it can unexpectedly descend upon you in the most likely of circumstances. But the conscious turning toward It, in stillness and quiet, as meditation, as prayer, is akin to extending an invitation to meet the depth of that spiritual essence within you. A biblical quote circles my mind (James 4:8)--
"Draw near to God and God will draw near to you."
(Susan Nettleton)