As is sit here and write this blog post I can honestly say,
yesterday was one of the hardest days I’ve had in a long time. See, yesterday,
Sunday November 10th, 2013 my spiritual center closed its doors. We made a
decision, and yesterday…it was over. Rummaging through the sentimental and
packing up an era wasn’t the easiest thing to do…
But you see, amidst the change, a new idea was born. I came
to realize, the place I worship, the place I find the “church” in my life…isn’t
a brick building or a space that is filled with the aroma of coffee or the
comfort of a padded chair…my Spiritual Center is within me. My glorious moments
of enlightenment aren’t founded or birthed in realities outside of myself; they
are discovered one thought at a time, one action at a time in the creative
power that lies in every fiber of my being. Sure, I will miss the routine of
making Sunday morning more than a day to sleep in. I’ll miss the opportunity to
feed my children their spiritual food prepared by someone other than me. But, I
won’t stop visiting the spiritual center that resides within me. It won’t stop
me from continuing to remind my children, friends and family the creative power
that resides in their souls.
Spirituality is more to me than planting my ass in a chair
on Sunday morning. It is more than finding comfort in the rituals I so amicably
claimed as my own. Spirituality is beyond any form of religion or governmental
definition. My spirituality is what governs my ability to understand and
practice my religion. IT is what moves me to write this blog. IT is the
Creative Process that is born and reborn, renewed and rejuvenated in every cell
of my being every moment of every day. IT is what powers my thoughts and
creates the miracles in my life daily. Today I will say, “It is done unto you
as you believe” and truly mean it. I will wipe the sand of disappointment off
my feet and walk forward with a renewed commitment to give unto others as I
would give unto myself.
Today is the day I look into the eyes of the people around
me and tell them they are loved. They are powerful beyond any limiting definition,
and that Freedom, Love, Joy, Peace, and Abundance is theirs for the taking!
Today, I look into my future with a new found excitement.
Thanks for hanging out and reading my ramblings….
I truly appreciate you!
Gretchen
What a blessing and gift you have shared.....for not all come to the realization that YES, your Church, your Spiritual Home is within.....
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing your insights....your journey
Thanks Rev. Kathleen! <3
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