Emerging from two separate illnesses in the last several weeks has reminded me of an important axiom of any healing crisis. The events that threaten our physical existence can offer us spiritual awakening. If we allow it they may awaken us out of the sleep of everyday consciousness. When we return from the Stygian depths of illness, perhaps with renewed vigor and focus, an opportunity is presented. To continue in the old way, along the same path. Or, to stop and drop within, listening to deeper parts of ourselves. The healing crisis says: hold on there, take a pause, wake up a little more as to why you are here. Not much physical time is left, your soul whispers to you. It is true you will return to a new life after death but the soul’s eternal challenge is always to regain what it once had before any leap to a new level. For most of us physical incarnation and spiritual development comprise of one step forward, two steps back. Everything counts, today, even though there will be more sunsets ahead.
The view out of my window is beautiful tonight, as a glorious sun once again sinks into the South China Sea. Tomorrow will be a brand new day. My prayer for all of us is that when the sun rises again we will awaken a little, just a fraction more, than yesterday. May we move ever forward, and less back.
