Our Source is Love
In the journey of self-discovery, the question "Who am I?" is a profound starting point. It is a question that has been asked by spiritual leaders throughout history, such as the Desert Fathers and Mothers and Francis of Assisi. This question leads us to the realization of our true self, which is deeply intertwined with the divine. In the safety of this divine connection, we find a sense of radical acceptance and humility about our fragility. This is a paradox, but it is a paradox that leads to profound understanding and growth.
The wisdom of the Desert Fathers and Mothers offers valuable insights into this journey. Their teachings remind us that wisdom can come from unexpected sources, that societal norms can sometimes be misguided, and that faith in divine providence is a powerful antidote to avarice. These teachings may seem irrelevant to our modern world, but they are surprisingly relevant because they offer a radically different perspective that can help us recognize our own limitations.
The practice of contemplation, which was deeply rooted in these mystics, can help us reconnect with our source, which is love. This practice can help us recognize the divine presence within ourselves and compel us to embody love in our actions. This is the essence of our identity, which is wrapped up in God. This identity gives us a deep sense of radical okayness and yet humility about our fragility.
In the end, only love is real, only love endures. Outside of love, there is nothing, nothing at all. This is a profound truth that can guide us in our journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth. So, let us embark on this journey with an open heart and mind, guided by the wisdom of the past and the love that is our true essence.
May we embark on the journey of self-discovery with open hearts,
guided by the wisdom of the past and the love that is our true essence.
May we find radical acceptance, humility,
and the enduring truth that only love is real,
guiding us towards profound understanding and growth.
In the journey of self-discovery, the question echoes through time, "Who am I?" A profound starting point, posed by spiritual trailblazers— Desert Fathers, Mothers, Francis of Assisi. This inquiry unveils the tapestry of identity, woven with threads divine and human. In the sanctuary of this connection, a paradox blooms—radical acceptance and humility entwined with fragility. Wisdom, etched in the Desert's solitude, speaks of unexpected founts, challenges societal norms, embraces faith as a balm for avarice. Relevance hides in their divergence, a mirror to our limitations. Contemplation, rooted in mystic soil, reconnects us with the source—love. Within its practice, divine echoes, compelling us to embody love. Our identity, a dance with the divine, weaves radical okayness and humility. In the end, only love persists, an enduring truth beyond measure. Outside its embrace, emptiness reigns. Guide our journey with open hearts, mind attuned to ancient whispers, and the love that defines our essence.