Have you ever seen light? Not the reflection of light, but light itself? Pure light? Well, the answer is “yes” but only when that light allows you to see. Only when the constant, ever present light is reflected off something. You and I, according to Mark Nepo in his wonderful book “The Book of Awakening,” are constantly surrounded by light, but it is invisible until it touches or strikes something. The beauty of the flower is seen when light strikes it just the right way. And so it is with God. We are surrounded by and immersed in God but God becomes “seeable” when Presence and Love/Compassion come together. In that act of generosity, of sharing, or caring for someone who has great need…in 1,000 ways, when love is given, the Light comes on and there is God.
Look today at all the faces that pass by, the ones you see everyday. Today, though, offer help, be generous, give a compliment, praise a job well done…and watch the light come on. You’ve just opened a doorway and God is present.
May it be so for you today. Amen.
Shining Spirit 
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