We can only see so much from where we sit in our particular bodies, in the midst
of our particular lives, rooted as we are in the continuum of space and time.
The divine, on the other hand, is not limited to the constructs of either space
or time, and its wisdom and workings often elude us as we try to make sense of
what is happening in our lives. This is why things are not always what they seem
to be and even the best-laid plans are sometimes overturned. Even when we feel
we have been guided by our intuition every step of the way, we may find
ourselves facing unexpected loss and disappointment. At times like these, we can
find some solace in trusting that no matter how bad or just plain inexplicable
things look from our perspective, they are, in fact, in divine order.
Even as we take our places in this earthly realm, a part of us remains
completely free of the confines we face here. Regardless of what is happening in
our lives, this part of us remains infused with joy and gratitude, connected to
the unbroken source from which we come. Our small self, on the other hand, who
is caught up in our false identity as a being limited in space and time, regards
happiness as the result of things going the way it wants them to go. It is this
part of us that suffers the greatest confusion and upset when the logic of
events does not compute. And it is to this self that we must extend
unconditional love, forgiveness, and compassion. In order to do this, we tap
into our inner divinity, holding the space of a tender autEverythinhority, extending love
and light to our ego as a mother extends her love to a troubled child.
There are many ways to access our inner divinity—meditation, prayer,
chanting, channeling, and conscious breathing, to name a few. It is helpful to
develop a regular practice that provides us access to this all-powerful, healing
presence, as it can be difficult to reach once we are in a stressful position,
if we have not already established a connection. The more connected we are with
this part of ourselves, the more we share its unlimited vision and the secure,
knowing that all the things of our life, no matter how they appear, are in a
state of divine and perfect order.
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