METAPHYSICAL MUSINGS…

It’s time to turn the page again…a new calendar page, that is. We’ve turned calendar pages each month, yet it doesn’t seem to have the same significance as beginning a whole new calendar, does it?  Beginning a new calendar year, to me, is like beginning a new chapter in a book. The major difference is that I’m not only the “reader” of the book, I’m the writer!  I’m the one who gets to say what goes on the pages of my book. I don’t know about you…my book isn’t a simple one-pager!

As the author of my “Book of Life,” I’ve learned the importance of allowing for the unpredictability of life.  Yes, life IS unpredictable (in case you haven’t noticed, yet!) and there are circumstances in life, which may present a “crossroads” experience. Standing at the “crossroads,” not knowing which direction to choose, can bring up doubt, worry, even panic for some folks. What makes the difference in confidently choosing a direction at the crossroads? For me, it’s a KNOWING and a LETTING.

Meister Eckhart, a 15^th century mytic, never prayed for God to fill him. He prayed for God to empty him. The LETTING takes place when we’re empty, rather than being full of ourselves. I have found the following reading (by our old friend “Anonymous”) to be most meaningful and want to share it with you for your journey…

“When you have come to the edge of all the light you know…

And are about to step off into the darkness of the unknown…

Faith is knowing one of two things (or both) will happen;

There will be something solid to stand on

Or you will be taught to fly.”

Rev. Ann Marie