In the midst of ongoing transformation and renewal, things can take on an entirely new mass and meaning. Prior perspectives, familiar moments, simple words can appear altogether awe inspiring. An overwhelming sense of serenity, peace and comfort. A knowing.
Grace is one such word that is utterly attuned to this state of being. Something that has been lost in translation for reasons now that just escape me. When put as such, by Thomas Merton, it now resonates to and through one’s soul:
“Grace is not a strange, magic substance which is subtly filtered into our souls to act as a kind of spiritual penicillin. Grace is unity, oneness within ourselves, oneness with God.”
A state of being with a genuine openness to be who we are in the presence of God. A true collaboration of a life together. Not as some external additive, but an honest recognition of what has always been there internally. Only needing to be opened and honored through our will to accept that level of presence and love.
It is the truest and highest form of unity.
Made possible by His grace.
Pure oneness.
...my temporary assignment. 