Aloha everyone! I hope you are all having a great week! Today I want to talk about living a sacred life and what this can do for us in terms of how we think about our life and the lives of everything that surrounds us. This idea has been prevalent to me in the last few weeks in some of my classes. It has helped me to connect more to my life in a meaningful way, and perhaps it will help yours too:).
What does the word sacred mean? I think a lot of us can get stuck on the meaning of words and in turn have a bias for or against them. This may be one of those words for you. But I am not using the term sacred here in a solely religious sense. If this works for you, amazing. If not, then use something that resonates with you. To me, sacred means something that has value and importance to me for specific reasons. Perhaps it is a rock that I keep in my pocket, a special place that overlooks the ocean, a book that really connects with my being. It can be anything!
Why does this matter? When we think of the things in our life that are sacred to us, they become powerful tools that connect us to our true selves and to everything that surrounds us. When I think of my favorite spot by the ocean I am caught up in the immense feelings of appreciation, love, and gratitude for the waves and all that the ocean does for me everyday. I think about the calming presence it has on my mind and I think about the qualities that she possesses that are quite similar to my own. The ocean is alive just like I am and I feel connected to her depths. When I think in this way, I don’t see the ocean as just “some thing”. I see it as a vital component to my existence. Without her, I would not be what I am today.
Thinking of things in our life as sacred can help us to not feel so alienated and separate from life; this is something that is especially important today as we are more separated than ever. It is also important to our connection and the survival of certain species in our environment/home. For too long humans have gotten lost in our objective mindsets that have caused us to lose touch with ourselves and other forms of life.
If you don’t have anything that is sacred to you, that is ok. Perhaps if you feel called, think of something that holds value or a special place in your heart. You don’t have to make too many judgments on this either. It can be whatever you like. Find it and then think about why it is sacred to you. Think about the connection you have with this and then perhaps return to this entity when you feel called, need guidance, or just want to be with it.
I have realized the English language proves it difficult to not use the word “it” for things! I am going to try to find other words, but for now it is what it is. Thanks for your support. Also if you’d like, feel free to comment on what is sacred to you.
Peace,
Rylee
