Synchronized Rhythms

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Early in the morning as the light filters into the sky, I am reminded of the interdependence inherent in life. The sun’s creep toward the horizon heralds more than just a lightened sky — with the coming of day, the entire world shifts and reconnects. No longer one great swatch of darkness, the world is alight in gradients and bursts of brightness. The plants turn toward the sun as the diurnals begin their days. The world moves in synchronized rhythms.

As the sun brightens my life, I am aware of my interdependence — my connections to people, places, events…all of creation. These connections are relationships. The relationship with myself is found within my core. Knowing who I am and deepening my connection to self create the hub through which the threads of my other relationships twine. My connection to the Sacred is an anchor for each of my other connections. All relationships are triad: my self, the Sacred, and the other.

A relationship may be with a loved one, a friend, an acquaintance, or co-worker. It may also be with a stranger. Each time we have an opportunity to connect with another we form relationships. These connections may be as brief as a moment and as long as beyond a lifetime. Each relationship is a string on our life web. We never know how significant one interaction is to the integrity of our web. Compassion is the key to a strong connection.

We are part of wondrous creation. Each time we interact in the world, we form a relationship. After seven years I have an intimate relationship not only with the wetlands behind my apartment but with the people, plants, and animals within.  My relationship with the earth is strengthened each time I recycle or find ways to live more simply. I also form relationships with inanimate objects such as my car and jewelry.

For me, this interdependence through relationship is a vital part of contemplative living. My silence and my prayer is enhanced each time I connect to myself, the Sacred, others, and creation.

Today how did your connections strengthen your life web?

Peace & All Good, Vanessa

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