Recently, I've fallen in love the idea of making secular things holy and creating a spirituality of my own. I personally am not a follower of any traditional religion, but rather a believer in gratitude and taking care of myself physically, mentally, and emotionally. In connecting with nature. In finding the divine in a perfectly ripe pear or a group of words magically strung together. In sitting silently at the top of a mountain or shore of a lake and allowing the world to leave me in awe. In giving myself the gift of unprocessed food. In knowing my history and mind and desires. In paying love and respect to myself and others. In compassion and giving to others when they need it most and every chance we have.
We all know how easy it is to get caught up in day to day living. To be completely consumed by work or parties or gossip is just too easy in this fast paced world. But what a beautiful way to to experience the mundane- with acceptance, love, and gratitude. Each of our lives are uniquely our own and that is so special.
"Just imagine what it would do for your religion if you shifted your sense of the miraculous from some astounding feat of a master magician to a profound appreciation of the miracle of rain. You would be a different kind of person living a different kind of life. You wouldn't be sad from the weight of your religious obligations, but rather joyful at the beauty and holiness of the natural world. You'd be happy, open, and graceful all because of your positive, world-based spiritual vision."