The World Beyond

"Surely the Lord is in this place, and I was not aware of it." Genesis 28:16

Just beyond what we can see

 lies a breathtaking world that is altogether real.  

It's not far.  It's right here.

It's not that it's imperceptible--

it's just that we don't see it, 

we won't see it, 

if we carry on as usual.

It may be under the surface, around the corner. 
Above our heads, beneath our feet. 
Visible from behind us if we would slow down and turn around for a minute.  

Possibly right there on the kitchen table. 
Or in the eyes of the person coming towards us in the grocery aisle.

The light on the details is an invitation to delight.  
What does the Light want to show you?

"Earth's crammed with heaven, 

and every common bush afire with God, 

but only he who sees

takes off his shoes."

~Elizabeth Barrett Browning~

"Take off your shoes, for you are standing on holy ground." Exodus 3:5