CONSIDER THE BIG PICTURE
When you look out at the ocean or up at the stars in the sky, do you feel “small”? Sometimes that kind of experience gives us a different perspective. We are part of something much larger than ourselves. We may not understand it, but we feel it and see physical evidence of it.
At some level, we know that we are more than our physical body and our mind. We are part of an ever-expanding universe which is beyond our comprehension. We may often feel afraid of what exists outside of our understanding, but we can choose instead to accept and have faith that there is some divine order at play that holds everything together.
Perhaps we are not limited to our identity as inhabitants of our beautiful planet Earth. Our bodies may be temporary vessels that allow us to live here and function within the confines of space and time. From that perspective, a lot of what causes us angst in our day-to-day lives feels insignificant. Stepping outside of ourselves – or the perception we have of ourselves – can actually be a reassuring experience.
Yes, it is a mystery . . . a mystery of divine implications. Although we get a well-developed brain as part of our bodysuit, which allows us to analyze and solve problems, it doesn’t allow us to understand everything that we encounter. Philosophers over the ages have tried diligently to explain the unknown through theories and speculation. Science gives us evidence of the bigger picture but doesn’t tie everything together into a nice neat little package. We are forced to accept what we can’t understand and continue living a daily life that seems paradoxical at times.
Cultivating an acceptance of all that is — whether we understand it or not — is a powerful strategy for becoming more resilient. Rather than having an internal battle in our struggle to understand why things are happening as they are, we can CHOOSE to let go and surrender by loving ourselves unconditionally. We need to show compassion for the confusion we feel. We are only human, right? Or are we ….?
Madison Taylor expresses it well in her article titled Everything is in Divine Order. For the full article, click on the link below the quote.
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.
There are ways to get in contact with the “bigger picture”, including:
- taking the opportunity to be in nature often and regularly
- meditation
- contemplative movements like yoga or tai chi
- conscious breathing
- chanting
Do you have ways to connect with your divine self?
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