Morning Blessing Gift Of Sight

Just as the sky is revealed when the trees shed their leaves,

Allow yourself to see and welcome what is underneath the veil of illusion.

Though often hidden by buildings,

Leaves,

Clouds,

Or our own lack of seeing,

The sky is always there.

Let silence reign now,

Not merely the silence of anticipation,

But the silence of the present moment,

Alive,

Meaningful,

And challenging all by itself.

This is what we have,

This silent moment,

And another,

And another.

Later now,

Become aware of your body sitting here,

Being silent.

Move your feet,

Feel your legs,

Your midsection,

And your chest.

Move your arms,

Hands,

And fingers.

Stretch your neck and move your head.

Open your eyes now.

Even sitting,

You can wake up your body.

Feelings,

Too,

Are obscured by what is on the surface,

Like a far blue sky hidden by brown leaves.

And,

As the seasons of your life and the rhythms of the day move through their natural cycles,

Feelings are revealed.

Illusions fall away,

Bringing clarity.

Seen with different senses,

Spirit connects us all.

When you stop to think of or feel someone in the next room or across the country,

It is your spirit that reaches out to them,

That touches them.

Know that you are touched by more spirit than you can imagine.

May you this day see under the surface and beyond the distractions.

May the true nature of your life be available to you to own,

To reflect on,

And to enjoy.

Your gift today is sight.