In the quiet depths of our being, where the soul whispers its secrets, where consciousness unfolds like a delicate flower, where love permeates every atom of existence, there, in that sacred sanctuary, resides the Holy Spirit. It is not a distant deity, but an intimate presence, entwined with our essence, inseparable from our being.
To be holy is not to be flawless, but to embrace our imperfections with grace, to see the world through the eyes of compassion, to glimpse the interconnectedness of all things. It is to surrender to the divine flow, to let go of the illusion of control, and to allow the Spirit to guide our every step.
In this journey of the soul, our task is not to strive for perfection, but to create space within ourselves for Spirit to dwell. It is a gradual unfolding, a gentle awakening to the whispers of the divine within us. As we become attuned to the rhythm of Spirit, our perception of the world shifts, and we see everything in relation to the sacred dance of creation.
We find ourselves in constant communion with the divine, our hearts open in prayer, our lives infused with the presence of the One. We come to realize that it is no longer our own lives we live, but the life of love pulsating through us. It is a transformation so profound, so all-encompassing, that it reshapes the very fabric of our existence.
And so, we pray not for ourselves alone, but for all beings to awaken to this divine reality, to be enveloped in the embrace of love. For in the union of soul, consciousness, love, and the Holy Spirit, we discover the true essence of our being, eternal and infinite, united with the source of all life.
(adopted from: Richard Rohr, Just This; Richard J. Hauser, In His Spirit)
So inspiring and comforting.
Thank you, Robert!