Rhythm, Ritual and Repetition...
A while back Gloria sent me a book called The Little Prince. The essence of that story remains powerfully in my heart. I remember a part about ritual. A ritual between the men and the village girls. On Thursdays the men would dance with the village girls and the fox would be free to roam the fields. This was their ritual. Thursday was not like any other day.
I challenge anyone to read this story (slowly on a Sunday in the sunshine) and not be melted. I have not read many "spiritual" books. When I write that this is a spiritual classic, perhaps it's a naive statement! I have two favourite "spiritual" classics. The other? Heavenletters, Loveletters from God of course!
Ever since a newlsetter published by The New Spirituality Network began publishing Heavenletter quotes, I have been subscribed to their mailinglist. Today I received this quote from the Godwriting they publish.
Acquire a taste for repetition. When you do, you acquire a love of God, and of life.
You will know this this Spring, when you once again see the flowers bloom. This Summer, when you once again bask in the sun. This Fall, when you once again smell the freshness in the air. This Winter, when you once again stand in wonder of new-fallen snow.
Mother Nature repeats herself. She sets a rhythm for us. It is how she serves us.
Ritual and repetition can assist in finding one's rhythm.
In our earthly sojourn we must find our rhythm.
One Love
My first reaction was to
My first reaction was to argue, "But I don't like ritual."
Then I thought a moment. I may not like ritual imposed on me, but ritual I choose for myself, I love. What is my asking God for a Heavenletter every morning if not a ritual?
Checking this forum is also a ritual I have.
Of course, the ritual of the seasons!
In reality, I LOVE rituals.
So, the New Spirituality Network quoted from a recent Heavenletter? We can expect a bunch of new subscribers, thanks to Humanity's Team.
Muchas gracias for letting us know!