You Are Not Alone
In the depth of our inner silence, where the clamor of the world fades into whispers, there lies the essence of existence. It is here, in the sanctuary of contemplation, that the soul embarks on its journey, seeking the elusive wholeness veiled beneath the transient facade of everyday life.
Amidst the relentless pursuit of ephemeral forms, the Western psyche finds solace in the tangible, the fleeting. Yet, this fixation births a restlessness, a gnawing uncertainty that pervades the very fabric of society. In this quest for momentary identities, we grasp at shadows, adrift in a sea of transient ideals.
Beyond the surface, beyond the cacophony of discordant voices, lies a realm of unity—a realm of nondual thinking, where contradictions intertwine, held in divine embrace. Here, Christ is not a static figure, but a dynamic presence, ever-evolving, ever-unfolding in the depths of the soul.
In the sacred dialogue of self-discovery, God emerges not as an external force, but as an intimate companion, walking alongside us in our journey of growth. It is through the crucible of freedom, the freedom to falter and fail, that love finds its truest expression. For in the embrace of grace, mistakes are transmuted into opportunities, and the soul expands, embracing its divine potential.
In moments of self-doubt, when shadows loom large and voices of condemnation echo within, remember: God is not the accuser but the advocate, the steadfast ally in the tumultuous landscape of the self. In the fabric of existence, the thread of separation is an illusion, for in every heartbeat, in every breath, God whispers: You are not alone.
(adopted from: Richard J. Hauser, In His Spirit; Richard Rohr, Dancing Standing Still; The Universal Christ)