Oneness

 "You and I are not 'we', you and I are One."

Meher Baba as quoted in The Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living, Volume 1,

 Eknath Easwaran 

  

This statement is true whether we are looking at a corrupt politician, someone we love, or a beetle.  A humbling lesson to learn, and not easy. However, it is an essential one for the sake of the health of all life.  

  

Lately, in my nocturnal dreams I have been in happy gatherings with other people.  There are no masks, only people laughing, talking, and eating with one another.  While  I believe mask wearing is necessary,  I do  think this masked physical distancing is taking a toll.  It  gives us a sense of separateness that in reality does not exist.  Yet, trying to stay well is the loving and responsible thing to do.  Let us maintain a safe physical  distance in the spirit of love.  

   

 How will you celebrate today?  It is Epiphany and Three Kings Day.  It is also a day that an Irish tradition called,  "Women's Christmas,"  or " Little Christmas."  On this day, men would take over the household chores,  including caring for  the children. Women then had free time to socialize with one another.  According to Wikipedia, the tradition is still active in Cork and Kerry.  We may not be able to get together now, but today is a good day for us all to give a call or send a note to someone we have not seen in awhile.  Let us continue to remind one another that we belong to God and to one another.  We are One.  This was the prayer of Jesus in John 17:21.  Let us respond to that prayer with our unmasked hearts.   

   

 

  

photograph:  San Leandro, January 2021