Love

As Rufus Jones said and wrote “The democracy I want will treat every human person as a unique, sacred, and indispensable member of a spiritual whole, a whole which remains imperfect if even one of its “little ones” is missing; and its fundamental axiom will be the liberation and realization of the inner life which is potential in every member of the human race.”  I can and will do everything I can to help that become a reality but the political situation right now makes it quite clear that we are not there.  Love, compassion and understanding bring us closer to that goal.

Gratitude

Just a good solid day, nothing notable or spectacular.  I began the day shortly after midnight with prayer and meditation, slept a while, shopped for the week, exercised and meditated some more.  I now just feel grateful I can have such a day and I know many people who cannot.  I look around me and see many people who move and do other things much more easily than I do and they take it for granted.  I used to --- but not any more.  I am grateful for the life I have.

Harmony

According to the Thomas gospel, Jesus says that the primordial light or power not only brought the entire universe into being but still shines through everything we see and touch.  I, often, get in touch, harmonize and feel that power when I meditate on whatever object I choose.  I find harmonizing easiest with the ocean or a storm but also with things like feathers from birds, rocks or trees.  I feel that power and use it for healing.  “Jesus said, ‘I am the light which is before all things.  It is I who am all things.  From me all things came forth, and to me all things extend.  Split a piece of wood, and I am there; lift up the stone, and you will find me.’” from the gospel of Thomas