Exploring the Seasons Moment By Moment

Sun… June 1, 2010

Isn’t it amazing how our lives revolve around the sun.  It really is peculiar really.  Our days begin with it raising and ends with it setting, and in between we have but a shadow of its light to lead us through the night.  And yet, do we really pay much attention to it?  Do we notice during the middle of the day where it is in the sky?  Or do we fully realize that as the seasons change, the location of the sun changes in the sky?

For the first time in my life (at least what I remember), I sat outside to “tan” after some people commented how “white” my legs were.  Being self-conscience, I figured that I would set out as the sun set.  And during this hour, the sun’s rays warmed my face, and while I did sweat, it was refreshing how it hit my eye lids (my eyes were closed).  And while I was counting down the minutes until the hour was finally over, I didn’t realize time for the first 45 minutes.  I just was in the sun’s presence.  And they say that everyone should get some sunlight as it provides vitamin D.  Often times when I am at work and I get overwhelmed, a good walk in the sun helps revive me.  It is like we are all Superman/Supergirl) and we get our energy from the sun.

I think God works the same way in our lives.  The presence of the divine is always there and we are constantly in relationship with the Trinity, and yet, we are not fully aware of it.  And when we are low and need refreshing, God can provide it.  No matter if it is day or night, there is always some presence there, within us and around us.

Got to soak up some more Trinity this week.  It helps keep us all more balanced.