In the northern hemisphere in winter, as nature rests, the seeds in the ground receive nourishment from the cosmos (as do we).
In springtime, as the sun warms the ground, the seeds begin to sprout upward, seeking the Light. In addition, deciduous trees and shrubs burst into leaf and flower. From my windows, a sheltering green canopy greets me every day, providing a barrier from noise and pollution.
Not far from my home, is a salmon bearing river, a tributary
to the mighty Fraser River. Along the river one can find a portion of the Trans
Canada Trail. In the summer heat, it is a refuge, shaded by trees and cooled by
the freshness of the fast-flowing water, fed by melting mountain snow.
One can imagine the Consecration of the Human Being as a
process of breathing in and breathing out. During the sacrament, we are
privileged to partake in the conscious breathing in of the Holy Spirit. Then it
is up to us to breathe out into the world on a daily basis, this spirit of unconditional
love. The more often you are able to make this sacrament a regular part of your
life, the more you can come to realize and appreciate this process.
Make the giving of unconditional love a regular practice in
your life, like breathing in and breathing out, for we need it now, more than
ever.
If you live in a plant zone that allows
for rhododendrons to grow, I wonder if you have noticed the red flowering ones
in particular this year. When the sun shines, they are positively glowing. To
me, it is a confirmation that, the greater the adversity we face, the ever
brighter the Light of the Spirit shines…
