Kale Kaalekahi : “Connecting to the Great Mystery is a challenging and transformative experience. It's not about subscribing to a specific set of beliefs, but more about opening ourselves to something larger than ourselves, something that resonates with our deepest yearnings for meaning, purpose, and connection.
Here are some ways this connection can manifest in our lives:
1. A sense of belonging and interconnectedness: We can dissolve the illusion of separation and remind ourselves that we're all part of an integral and interconnected web of life. It is possible to feel kinship with nature, to all living beings, to people who are different from us, and even to the expansive cosmos. This can bring a sense of connection and belonging, knowing that when we make the effort to know how to care for place, home, and soul, we learn how to belong.
2. Deeper understanding of existence: This connection can open our minds to questions about life, death, consciousness, and Spirit. We might be drawn to explore spiritual traditions, philosophy, or scientific mysteries as we seek to understand our place in the grand scheme of things.
3. Guidance and Inspiration: We can calibrate and attune inner guidance, a feeling that we're not just drifting through life but being nudged or called towards certain paths. This can manifest through intuition, dreams, synchronicities, visions, and simply a deep sense of "knowing" what's in alignment with us.
4. Increased Compassion and Empathy: The feeling of interconnectedness can foster a deeper understanding of suffering and joy in others. We become more compassionate and empathetic, driven to contribute to a world where the story of interbeing will be promoted and protected.
5. A source of strength and resilience: When facing challenges, the Great Mystery can become a source of strength and resilience. We tap into a deeper well of inner peace and wisdom, knowing that we're not alone in our struggles and that even darkness holds its own lessons.
It's important to remember that the meaning of this connection will be unique to each person. Some might find it through nature, others through art, music, or silence. There's no right or wrong way to connect, only an openness to whatever resonates with your soul.
The result of having a relationship with Great Mystery is a lifelong pursuit of cultivating and harnessing meaning, understanding, and connection, invigorated by curiosity, wonder, and the courage to explore the unknown.
So, take a deep breath, open your heart and mind, and feel into your body from the top of your head to the soles of your feet. and embark on your quest for realtionality. What whispers does the Great Mystery offer when we truly listen? How will we braid the strands of forgotten voices into the tapestry of remembrance?
We have to look just beyond the veil of the known.”