Sunday, February 4, 2018

Luminaries: Inspiration Being Revealed

The celestial bodies have been very revealing these past six months:  a total Solar Eclipse over the United States (August 21, 2017) and the Super Blue Blood Moon (January 31, 2018).  We have witnessed uncommon events -- which occur naturally -- but not always in our lifetime.

What I found interesting about these recent sightings were:  the alignment of the event with time, and the people who noticed and were moved to be present.

Luminaries:  inspiring a Nation of Immigrants
Super Blue Blood Moon 2018

(Image from: USA Today, January 31, 2018)

Our lives become illuminated by the luminaries when we seek paths of inspiration.  In moments of openness and curiosity, we become aware of the continuity of events within time and to the people who are present... yesterday, today, and tomorrow:  in essence, the phases of Who-We-Were; Who-We-Are; and Who-We-Are-Becoming.

  • Illuminate:  to brighten; to lighten; to make clear; to decorate in order to celebrate.
  • Luminary:  a celestial body; an object that gives light; a person who has attained eminence in her or his field, or is an inspiration to others.

Luminaries:  seeking a clear path
Full Moon - January 1, 2018
When I practice the dialogue skills, I become aware that I have experienced aligned moments in time: 
  • Can I listen to you with an open mind and heart... right now?
  • Am I willing to ask questions and seek understanding... about our past?
  • Do I acknowledge that you may have a different path... for your future?

Luminaries:  lighting up our world
(Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico)
To move from the darkness of dysfunction, confusion, and despair, it is imperative that we ask ourselves the following questions:
  • When do I illuminate another person's life, by lightening their burdens or clearing away misunderstanding?
  • How have I celebrated another person's achievements, even when it means I am outshone?
  • Can I become one of the luminaries who inspires others to give light to the past and present, seeking a brighter future with improved understanding?

This week, may we bring light to moments of darkness and mistrust!  May we become the uncommon luminaries of our lifetime!

Larry Gardepie


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