Opening the Way for Spiritual Harmony
Inner Peace – Soul Nourishment
As part of my walk on the beach this morning, I took time to watch the waves roll in and splash up against the huge rock formations that stretched out into the ocean. The tide was obviously coming in as the sea-spray was reaching higher and higher. Then something else caught my eye. A small channel had been gouged between rocks, creating a small passageway through which the water could flow. As the tide pressed forward, water slowing moved along this beautiful little naturally formed channel, and with each wave rolling in, the water crept further along the opening. I stood watching until finally the whole channel was full.
This was such a brilliant contemplative moment. The gap between the rocks simply sat quietly waiting in expectation of the waves using it as the perfect channel through which the water could travel. There was no rush, no hurry, and certainly no demands being made – simply a silent knowing that all would unfold in perfect ways. The water levels would naturally rise in harmony with the tide, the rocks would stand firm beneath the waves, and the little waterway would play its role and function perfectly within the story of that moment in time.
So, how does this feed our soul and assist us in our journey towards spiritual awakening? In general, everyday life has this way of pushing itself upon us in such loud and demanding ways. Unless we make a conscious decision to call a halt to this constantly expanding busyness, nothing will ever change.
Taking time out for quiet contemplation gives us breathing space – a chance to slow down and find that illusive peace we all crave. Using the little channel as our guide, finding the gap within the busyness where the rushing, the hurry, and the demands being placed upon us are paused, we finally arrive within that silent knowing that all will unfold in perfect ways. This is where we allow Spirit to take over, and we finally rest in the peace-filled harmony that is available to all.