"I honor the divinity that resides within me." ~ Sanskrit Yoga hymn
I often to do not. I often treat myself the worst. I often forget that I am actually supposed to be enjoying my short stay on Earth. But when I read these words this weekend, I began to repeat them inside my head. I chanted them on the plane trip home from visiting my sister. (Silently, of course.) I repeat them now, as I care for the twins and as I move through the peace that comes with nap time.
I honor the divine within me. My God is the Universe and all things in it, and we all have a direct connection to the divine. It can be reached through simple acknowledgment of it's existence. It's the soul. It's the trees. It's the flowers. It's the smile and wave from my daughter. It's the belly chuckle from my younger son. It's the inquisitive, insightful questions from my 5-year-old. It's the true connection I feel with my husband. It's all relationships, all things, and all encompassing.
So - I leave you with this quote, taken from the book I am reading and most definitely recommend, Eat Pray Love, "You bear God within you, you poor wretch, and know it not." ~ Epictetus.
Yes, Epictetus, you are right. I'm trying to remember His presence though. Sometimes we all need reminding He's there.
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