©IBKimage 2011

We often think of the sacred as something that has to do with religious practice or activity. Yes it does, but I’d like to offer that the sacred is everywhere present in our ordinary lives, but to see it  it we have to slow down to experience it.  It isn’t visible in the fast lane or our autopilot activities. It comes by reflection and intention and being grateful that we have been given this day and this moment to receive or shine light and love on something or someone.

The image today is from the Nantucket Whaling Museum.  In the lobby is a lamp from a lighthouse beacon.  Many of us have seen a lighthouse and delight in the light coming around in its cycle to provide a guiding beam to ships at sea.  While looking closely at this beautiful lamp on a ground floor location, I turned to see a reflection on the wall.

My wish for all of us today is that we turn off our distracting devices for a bit and find at least one thing to reflect on with intention and gratitude.

IBK