San Francisco
Good Day!
I just heard the church bells ringing out Noon, so it's definitely past Good Morning! One of the things I enjoy about travel is the disconnect from the daily duties ever calling from home and work. If one remembers, this allows SPACE for greater God-Connect.
Our noisy neighbors woke me up 3 times last night so I awakened rather late, still sleepy. Glancing at the clock, I threw myself out of bed so I could get to early morning Mass (those church bells are from the same St. Patrick's quite nearby.)
I always enjoy the Eucharist no matter where I am or what the church/priest may be like. Jesus in this sacred Form is ever loving, pure, transformative to my being. Returning home I was a bit distracted. I had considered trying to get out to the tulips at Golden Gate Park before Den returned from the end of his conference in the early afternoon.
Suddenly I thought, "But why? I could stay here and have a longer, deeper meditation." That's just what I did. It's funny how we think we must run around and "see" and "do" to gain pleasure or contentment. It is EVER awaiting us right inside our very own selves. I do notice when I am not meditating as much, my physical self has less energy and radiance for life. Meditation truly is the fount of well-being, grace, and goodness.
I feel squared away now after these sweet hours passed with my own Dearest Beloved. Where else might I garner such consistent love, peace, and caring? I was made aware of this last evening when my ego, or perhaps my little girl, was craving love and appreciation. How foolish to seek it anywhere but INSIDE from the ONE! Immediately turning my attention inward, I experienced everything I had been missing outside. Such unconditional love, acceptance, and even interest in the most trivial concerns of ego, or inner child, were instantly available to me, "on tap" so to speak. Wrapped in that ever-constant love, I was secure and happy once more. Neediness of "outside" stimulus, notice, whatever had vanished.
Ahhhhh....THIS is the way to live in this world!
Loving you always, k
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