As a young man I looked for God in books, going through theories and theologies, searching for the architect of the universe, guessing the designs of the one creator who was all powerful. As I went deeper into my practice, I noticed that the manifestations of the spirit were more subtle, more mysterious than a simple explanation or design.
In my hiking adventures I saw the interactions of wind and birds as signs of a sacred rhythm; while doing El Camino in Spain, I understood the power of walking while letting go; in El Salvador I discovered communion as we shared pupusas with the poor. As I grew older I paid more attention to those moments of connectedness as the infallible signs of the mystery. Maybe the interactions with other beings creates the fabric that reveals the many faces of God. By paying attention to every moment, we can see the manifestations, the many forms the sacred can take.
Do you see God in relationship with others? Do you see all beings as separate or in connection with each other? Do you share the same love that created us?
Try This Meditation:
- Moment by moment, who is in front of you?
- Do you see another face of God?
- Breathing in and out, focus on the heart.
- Here and now, breathe. With clarity, open the heart to understanding and helping all beings.
Namaste,
Juan Velasco