As I prepare for our upcoming Tea and Conversation session this Saturday where we will be discussing Śraddhā (faith) I find myself reflecting on these words on grace from my Guru, Sri Vasudeva, which he shared in a talk on March 25th 2011. Perhaps you would like to reflect on them as well:

“Today just a word to you about the Grace of the Universe in supporting us on the journey. Many times we isolate ourselves from that grace. We shut ourselves off from that grace because we are so caught in the idea of wanting to do things ourselves which, of course, is not a bad idea but the Universe is so full of support at every turn.

When the Universe gives so much support, why should we isolate ourselves from it? When wisdom can flow from every voice, why do we avoid relationships of support? When there is an invisible dimension of sacred beings supporting our world, why don’t we open ourselves to it? When there are so many books and literature about the path to freedom, why don’t we use the information from them, rather than keep on reading them, and seeking to read more?”

I think they are intertwined. Grace does not always present itself in a tangible way. One must have faith that it is there to call upon.

What do you think?

peace,