PHOTO: EASTLYN BRIGHT
“All we need is the morning. As long as there is sunrise, then there is the possibility that we can face all of our misfortunes, celebrate all our blessings, and live all our endeavors as human beings.
“Spirituality is something that has become necessary in these troubled times. Yet it is inherently superfluous. We need it to remind ourselves, to bolster ourselves, to integrate ourselves, to fulfill ourselves.
“If we could simply acknowledge the mystery of night and the glory of morning, we would need neither civilization nor spirituality.
“At its simplest, life beings with dawn. That is blessing enough. All else becomes fullness immeasurable.
“At dawn, kneel down and give thanks for this wonderful event. We may think mornings are so common they are unworthy of veneration, but do you realize most places in the cosmos do not have mornings? This daily event is our supreme goodness.
“Greet the dawn. That is your miracle to witness.
“That is the ultimate beauty. That is sacredness. That is your gift from heaven. That is your omen of prophesy. That is knowledge that life is not futile.
“That is enlightenment. That is your meaning in life. That is your directive. That is your comfort. That is the solemnity of duty. That is inspiration for compassion. That is the light of the ultimate.”
~Deng Ming-Dao from 365 Tao: Daily Meditations
Mornings have always been my favorite. <3
I’ve had that book for years – it’s a great one!
How absolutely Delicious xoxo
So I should probably start getting up earlier:)
When I’m able to rise before the day break, I marvel at it’s beauty. I love to watch the morning come awake – the sky turning it’s shades, the sun creating a glow, the birds welcoming the day. It’s a beautiful miracle!
Beautiful powerful and so simple. It reminds me of the teachings of the Essenes.
Thank u for the reminder!!!
Ah, beautiful. It never occurred to me that mornings are indeed a unique blessing for us Earthlings… So true!
I danced with the waxing gibbous moon last night… Missed the dawn though! Ah well, there’s always tomorrow…
Happy new year everyday to everyone. It’s always a new life when we rise. Love you!
This is so unbelievably beautiful. This resonates within me… So much… You are so very kind to share such wisdom. Namaste to you.
Such a perfect reminder as I wake up today for my morning practice.
Gracias MM LOVE…….
what a precious gift, life :)
So often we rush through the day or even ignore the morning, dreading the alarm or having to get out of the warm bed. I lived in Nicaragua for a month and lived by the sun…practicing ashtanga yoga as it rose and walking along the beach as it set. Every morning is an opportunity. Every morning is a chance to try again or try something else. Every morning is our gift…love this article. Very beautiful. And the perfect thing to read as I have my tea this morning :)
Such grace, beauty, and wisdom in these words. When we appreciate the blessing of a new day, of a new flower blooming, of our miraculous hands that allow us to create….we are in supreme divinity as we walk with this sacredness. Love love love. Blessings <3
Wow!!! My middle name is Dawn!!! This brings inspiration to my soul. Thank you!
This morning (a New Dawn, my 68th Bday) I give thanks for new beginnings.