Namaste - I see the divine in you.

I see the divine in you.

This week I have added Rodney (Yummy) Yee's AM Yoga to my morning routine. I'm getting up somewhere between 4:30 and 4:45 a.m. No alarm clock needed, my body is eager to start the day. I love this gentle yoga series. It is one I have turned to on and off over the years. I follow my practice with a glass of organic wheat grass. It is like a shot of pure vitality. I then turn to my computer and create my daily gratitude blog post. I feel relaxed, open, and receptive after doing the yoga. Yesterday morning I had one of those profound moments, an a-ha if you will.

Recently I've been getting to know a new friend and in the course of a couple of weeks have formed a crush. Sadly though this person isn't available to me for he is married. I know what you are thinking, "Kathryn don't go there." And, I agree. So in my post yoga relaxed state of mind, I thought about what is it about this person that I love. This isn't the first crush on someone who is unavailable to me. It is easier to be infatuated with someone you can't have and scarier to be drawn to someone you can. I can clearly see now that in all of the crushes each person is passionate about life and their pursuits. Each person has qualities and interests similar to mine. Now this is where the a-ha comes in. I've noticed when a person is following their calling and is passionate, I see beauty. What I'm seeing is the divine within the person. What I'm in love with is the divine. The wonderful connection here is that these passionate people are mirrors, reflections of my own divine self.

This has me thinking that what I'm truly infatuated with is this journey we call life. I'm grateful for my recent friendship as it has awakened me and led me to recognizing my own divinity. In chatting with a couple of my closest friends in the last week about my shift in consciousness, they remind me that this shift is really a coming home. This shift in consciousness is opening my eyes and I'm at a place of discernment. I'm thinking about the lifestyle that I want to live, the types of people I want to surround me, and the rightful work I wish to seek.

I see beauty in everyone and every where. I drive through a rough part of the city on my way to work. I see broken people, some crippled, some drug riddled, and most with sadness covering their faces. With a compassionate eye I witness their struggle but I also see beyond the pain and sadness and I see a light. I can see the divine. My instinct is to reach out with a gentle smile, a hand on the shoulder, and like Mary or Quan Yin, I wish to ease their burden if only for a moment, to soften their hearts and to let them know that they are not alone. I drive by with compassionate eyes and I send them warmth and love and whisper Namaste.

I was sitting at my desk where I have a planner pad and these words caught my eye, "Now...You Can Be More." As far as my crush goes, I've been here before and what I do is consciously mellow those wild feelings and turn them like the aging of wine into feelings of admiration.

This morning I am grateful for all of my friends who live their passions for they show me how I want to live my life. I am grateful for being able to see the divine in others and to recognize it in myself.

Like the butterfly woman in the top collage, I am transforming. I feel strong and centered. While I don't know where this journey is taking me, I am loving the ride.

Have a lovely day my dear ones.

{soul hugs}

Kathryn, Collage Diva

Comments

[Bobbi]

You never cease to amaze my, my dearest friend. I love you.

[Linda Lee]

Good rich wisdom you've shared here! Thanks for being true to your passionate self and inspiring others to do so, as well.

[Laura Hegfield]

Kathryn your are growing wiser by the moment...with each an every a-haaaa release of breath you create space for deeper appreciation for the moment at hand. Blessings to you dear one:)

[rawqueen]

Absolutely fabulous post! Gratitude is the start of everything. Good for you for being brave and deep enough to discover your atractions and what the true, common denominator is with all of them. I posted something so similar to my blog today. I think you will in joy it. One Love and keep up the good work! Give thanks for your inspiring observations. http://somethingblu.wordpress.com/2011/01/06/royalty-getting-to-the-rootfrom-the-rock/

[ToLiveInspired]

You brought tears to my eyes this morning with this post. I so wish for you all that you seek in your life and that you continue to see the gifts inside of yourself as you do in others.
Namaste

[Ginette]

Beautiful post, Kathryn! So filled with life and wisdom and humanity! Namasté!

[Sue fox]

I can associate with your words here Kathryn, I have come to love yoga too and my shift in consciousness deepens as the years turn!

I do love my on-line friends,

Namaste

Sue x