REVERENCE — honoring the interconnected sacredness of all life

INTENTION

Today, let's see life beyond the outer shell of appearance and into its true divine essence.

Perhaps there have been times you've felt lost and disconnected from the world around you. This perception can generate feelings of frustration and anger towards the people and things around you. In these trailing times, how do we become free from this victimized tunnel vision and return to the interconnected beauty and feelings of connected wholeness that is always available to us? With a perception of reverence, we can practice seeing things as they really are.

Reverence is a sacred perception that allows us to connect with the inherent power and beauty within every person and every being. By recognizing that each individual is simply a vessel for their soul, we shift our focus away from the physical and towards the spiritual. This understanding leads us to see the sacredness in all life and to act with compassion and care for all beings.

Without reverence, we risk becoming cruel and causing harm, leading to negative karma for ourselves. However, by living in a state of reverence, we align ourselves with our soul and avoid such negative consequences. The soul holds a deep reverence for all life, and as we too come to see and honor the divinity in all forms, we become spiritual beings ourselves. This journey of reverence requires us to question and challenge the values and perceptions of a material world that does not always value life. It is through reverence that we truly come to understand and appreciate the beauty and sacredness of all that surrounds us.

MEDITATION

Shift your focus away from the physical appearance of a person or thing, and connect with the essence within, recognizing the interconnected sacredness of all Life.

Take a moment to focus on your breath and allow yourself to become present in the moment.
Look around you and choose an object or person to focus on.
As you observe this object or person, try to see beyond the surface appearance and connect with the essence within.
Imagine that this object or person is simply a vessel for their soul and shift your focus away from the physical and towards the spiritual.
Reflect on the sacredness of all life and how we are all interconnected.
Consider how reverence can guide our actions towards compassion and care for all beings.
Take a moment to question and challenge any values or perceptions that may not align with a reverence for life.
Allow yourself to feel a deep appreciation for the beauty and sacredness of all that surrounds us.
Take a moment to honor the divinity in all forms and in yourself.
End the exercise by taking a deep breath and carrying this sense of reverence with you as you go about your day.

AFFIRMATION

I align my actions and perceptions with reverence for all that surrounds me.

As I focus on the essence within, I am honoring the sacredness of all life.

REFLECTION

Do you notice any values or perceptions that may not align with honoring the divinity in all forms of life, including yourself?

How can I shift my focus from the physical appearance of things to the essence within?
How does connecting with the essence of things change my perception of the world?
How can I better recognize and honor the sacredness of all life?
In what ways do my actions and perceptions align or not align with reverence for life?
How can I honor the divinity within myself and others?
How does living with reverence affect my karma?
How can I challenge my values and perceptions that don't align with reverence for life?
How can I carry this sense of reverence in my daily life?